About

 

Kristen Woollery is a Caribbean-American visual artist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and currently based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Through portraiture and narrative illustration, her work explores womanhood, cultural memory, and the beauty of the African diaspora. Rooted in her Trinidadian heritage and shaped by her upbringing in New York City, Kristen’s paintings use bold color and expressive form to honor the women, communities, and traditions that have shaped her life.

Her work often centers Black women in moments of softness, reflection, and adornment—offering a visual counter-narrative to depictions that overlook their complexity and tenderness. For Kristen, painting is both a creative practice and a form of personal and cultural storytelling, translating identity, memory, and emotion into vibrant visual language.

Kristen’s work has been recognized by major cultural and media platforms, including a feature in Forbes, which named her a rising artist to watch. Her visual storytelling has also extended into cultural collaborations and public-facing projects, including the creation of arena visuals and merchandise for the Caribbean Heritage Night celebration with the WNBA’s New York Liberty in Brooklyn. Her artwork has also been featured internationally in curated exhibitions highlighting Caribbean artists and brands.

Alongside her studio practice, Kristen occasionally shares insights with emerging creatives on developing a cohesive visual voice and artistic identity.

For collaboration inquiries, cultural programming, commissions, or creative brand clarity sessions, please contact: art@KristenWoollery.shop