Opening Reception: "UNDRAFTED" by Janel “JY Originals” Young

Website: AtithiStudios.com
Exhibition: Opening Reception: "UNDRAFTED" by Janel “JY Originals” Young
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 2026 / 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Atithi Studios, 1020 N Canal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Atithi Studios Pittsburgh, PA — As Pittsburgh welcomes an influx of visitors for the upcoming NFL Draft, Atithi Studios invites locals and visitors alike to experience a powerful intersection of art, sports, and community.
Opening on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Atithi Studios will present UNDRAFTED, a dynamic solo exhibition by Pittsburgh and Chicago based artist Janel “JY Originals” Young, exploring the deep connections between athletics, identity, and the human experience.
Energized by the city's spirit of competition and celebration, UNDRAFTED offers a timely cultural moment, highlighting how sports values—teamwork, resilience, failure, and triumph—translate into everyday life and creative expression. Centered on the underdog mindset, the exhibition reflects on what it means to persist, evolve, and succeed beyond traditional expectations. Guests are invited to meet the artist and experience an evening of art, conversation, and community inside Atithi Studios, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Through bold geometric compositions and vibrant color palettes, Janel’s work reflects both the intensity of competition and the hope found in connection—inviting viewers to engage with themes of growth, perseverance, and shared experience.