Raised in Philadelphia, Kalila Jones (born 2001) became enamored by the arts and culture of the city at a young age. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiber and Material Studies with a concentration in Art Education at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art & Architecture in Philadelphia, PA in May 2024. Through their practice as a studio artist and educator, Jones has undergone an ongoing exploration of how to integrate their love of fibers into the legacy of the Philadelphia art scene.
Birbizaur II (Eugene Aurora Moonbeam), 2025, 6” x 8” x 8”, crochet, faux fur, denim, and puffy paint




