Portrait of Jamaican-born artist and designer Kimlayn inside her studio, surrounded by original paintings, curated fashion pieces, and handmade accessories. Captures the multidisciplinary essence of Kimlayn | Cultured Art + Design Studio in Miami.

INSIDE THE STUDIO

MEET KIMLAYN — THE MIND BEHIND THE STUDIO

Kimlayn is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and cultural curator based in Miami, originally from Jamaica. She is the founder of Kimlayn | Cultured Art + Design Studio, where creativity meets heritage, soul, and self-expression. Her work moves across fine art, fashion, storytelling, and wellness, all designed to connect culture and care.

She has styled music artists, exhibited nationally, and her art lives in private collections across the United States and Europe.

Wander through, stay a while, and see how culture, craft, and soul come together under one roof.

Explore the full story below.

Original portrait painting of Esther Mahlangu by artist Kimlayn. Bold, cultural artwork honoring the Ndebele icon. One-of-a-kind collectible fine art.

GALLERY I: ORIGINAL ART

Step inside The Canvas Room where Kimlayn’s art is shaped by the world. Faces from her travels, rhythms from her roots, and stories picked up along the way. With a mix of acrylic, oil, and layered textures, she paints what she sees and feels through a global lens. Her work is bold, emotional, and culture rich. A visual passport from mind to canvas..

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Limited-edition hand-painted clutch inspired by Japanese design. Part of the sold-out ADASSA 1930 collection by Kimlayn. Crafted with care, rich in story.

GALLERY II: ADASSA 1930

In honor of Kimlayn’s beloved grandmother, ADASSA 1930 lives in The Craft Room and celebrates heritage through handcraft. Here, you’ll find limited-edition accessories and wearable art made in small, meaningful batches. Every piece carries a sense of history, boldness, and intention. Designed to be collected, worn, and remembered. A story passed down through generations.

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Little Green Closet logo — a curated fashion label celebrating global street style, cultural influence, and sustainable secondhand fashion. Part of Kimlayn | Cultured Art + Design Studio.

GALLERY III: LITTLE GREEN CLOSET

Globally curated and good for the planet. The Little Green Closet, inside The Style Room, rotates with preloved treasures, brand-new finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from around the world. From Kingston to Tokyo to Miami, everything is chosen for its character, quality, and potential to live a new life, all while keeping good style in circulation.

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GALLERY IV: THE GOLDEN NOTES PROJECT

The Writing Room was created with love, where words meet wellness. The Golden Notes Project supports teens through journaling kits designed to spark self-expression and emotional release. Each kit includes a journal and thoughtful tools to help them slow down, reflect, and feel seen. It’s a quiet space to land, without pressure and without judgment. We’re here to support, not to fix, and we give back through partnerships with organizations that care for youth every day.

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