Meet Kimlayn
Artist. Designer.
Cultural Curator.
Jamaican-born and Miami-based, Kimlayn is a multidisciplinary artist and the founder of Kimlayn | Cultured Art + Design Studio. Her work is rooted in travel, cultural memory, and the stories that only lived experience can produce. She moves fluidly between original oil paintings, handmade accessories, curated vintage fashion, and teen wellness through journaling. Not because she couldn't choose one lane, but because the intersection of all of them is exactly where she creates.
Kimlayn's creative path has led to exhibitions at ArtServe, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, RAW Artists in Miami and Los Angeles, and a collaborative mural installation at Miami Dade College. She has designed custom accessories and hand-painted garments featured in fashion shows, and has styled and created for several respected music artists. Her artwork is part of private collections across the United States and Europe.
With a background in fashion design and years of global travel shaping her eye, Kimlayn brings both intuition and intention to every project. Through her studio she leads four distinct but deeply connected expressions: original fine art, wearable handmade craft under the ADASSA 1930 label, globally sourced fashion through Little Green Closet, and teen wellness journals through The Golden Notes Project.
Her work is not inspired by the world. It is educated by it.
The Studio
Four Distinct Expressions
Through her studio, she leads four distinct but connected expressions of her creative world.
Original Art
Featuring layered, expressive paintings inspired by cultural memory and rhythm.
Little Green Closet
A globally curated secondhand collection that blends sustainability with personal style.
ADASSA 1930
A handmade accessories line honoring craftsmanship, individuality, and family legacy.
The Golden Notes Project
A mental wellness initiative supporting teens through journaling and creative care.
The Foundation
"Inspired by her Caribbean roots, global travels, and lived experience balancing art, motherhood, and a career in aviation, Kimlayn creates with heart and purpose."
Her studio is a reflection of the world she envisions. One where creativity is soulful, fashion is mindful, and art is a form of connection and care. With a background in fashion design, she brings both intuition and intention to every project.
The Journey
Exhibitions &
Milestones
Her creative path has led to extensive gallery features, installations, and bespoke fashion design. Her artwork is part of private collections across the United States and Europe.
Gallery Exhibitions
Featured at ArtServe and RAW Artists showcases across Miami and Los Angeles, sharing physical works rooted in storytelling and cultural heritage.
Public & Collaborative Installations
Contributed to a large-scale collaborative mural installation at Miami Dade College, blending community engagement with public visual art.
Aviation & Art Intersection
Exhibited original works at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, bridging a career in aviation with an evolving fine art practice.
Fashion Shows & Styling
Designed custom accessories and hand-painted garments featured on the runway. Styled and created bespoke pieces for several respected music artists.
Global Private Collections
Original paintings and mixed-media works have been acquired by private collectors spanning across the United States and Europe.
Press & Media
Long before there were four rooms, there were ideas, experiments, exhibitions, and a few opportunities to talk about the work.
These interviews capture moments along the way and remind me that every chapter matters.
Deco Drive | WSVN Channel 7
A conversation about art, culture, creativity, and the journey behind the work.
Featured by TVJ Jamaica | 2023
A feature highlighting my creative work and entrepreneurial journey in Jamaica.
RAW Artists Miami Showcase
Talking custom bags, wearable art, and the belief that creativity doesn't have to stay in one lane.