Kayleen Berry (B.1994) is a Puerto Rican artist who is based in both Upstate New York and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Although originally from the Bronx,NY Berry relocated to California in 2012 to pursue studies in textiles and graphic design at the California College of the arts. She decided to take a different path after receiving her BFA in textiles in 2017 and later shifted her focus to painting on large-scale canvases.

Her bold body of work, whether on canvas or paper, is emotionally charged; it is composed of intricately illustrated animals in a dream-like setting, toying with the concept of her subconsciousness and her experience as a ‘Diasporican’. Her surrealist and escapist style is bold and expressive, challenging her perception of reality. Her palette is comprised of saturated and ethereal hues, inspired by dreamscape landscapes.

She has worked for companies such as Levis Strauss as their in-house print designer for the mens global line, during her time there, she collaborated with people such as Travis Scott, Snoop Dog and Denim Tears. Since then, she has collaborated with boutique brands, creating one of a kind print and pattern for their seasonal collections.

Please email me for private studio visits.

Kayleenaberry@gmail.com

@kayleendaa