Jerilee Hippolyte is a Philadelphia-based artist whose work centers on texture, minimalism, and imperfection. Working with joint compound, acrylic paint, and a mix of unconventional tools, she creates pieces that highlight organic lines, soft curves, and the natural movement of layered surfaces. Her work resists rigid uniformity, leaning instead into forms that feel livedin, uneven, and intentionally unpolished. 

Jerilee earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Seattle, where she began exploring how texture and form can communicate emotion without relying on complex imagery. That early interest grew into the foundation of her work today. Over time, she experimented across different mediums and techniques, eventually building her own artistic identity under the name “Lee in Cerulean.”

She has shown her work at galleries, artist showcases, and charitable events across Philadelphia and continues to build her presence in the city’s art community. With new exhibitions and projects ahead, Jerilee’s work is gaining recognition for its calm, tactile nature and its focus on embracing what is imperfect and real.

Her art reflects a deep respect for the minimalist world: its weathered surfaces, its irregular shapes, and its quiet shifts. By layering textures, carving lines, and shaping forms that feel both structured and free, she invites viewers to slow down and notice what they might usually overlook. Each piece carries a sense of stillness while also acknowledging the movement and change that shape everything around us.