Cassandra Gillens is a self-taught artist born, and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. She uses hues of paint to bring to life the traditions of the past and he love for people and culture of the American south. Her work is inspired by the stories she has heard from her grandmother; a native born in Beaufort, South Carolina, as well as the area where Mrs. Gillens spent most of her childhood.

The artist’s work is displayed in galleries and collections throughout the United States, and abroad. Her work was featured on HGTV’s “Dream Home 2013” in Kiawah Island, and A.R.T. Revolution in Taipei, Taiwan. Committed to service, Mrs. Gillens has been recognized and awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship is recognition of her service above self.