Kailee Finn

WHO IS SHE

New York native, Kailee (Ky-lee) Finn, is a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator who has a passion for merging her artwork with her consciousness. While primarily centering her work around the Black experience, she uses social commentary to navigate through her pain. Her passion for spoken word poetry aided her process of conceptualizing black issues since she believes there is a strong parallel between using metaphors in poetry and symbolism in art. Kailee specializes in chalk pastel portraiture and finds a deep importance in bringing the spirits of her subjects to life.

Contact:

kailee.finn@gmail.com


- Instagram

@fridakailo (art page)

@kai.gloo (personal page)


Awards & Press


Society of Illustrators' Student Show (The Emeritus Award)

2024


Ilustrar Magazine Issue 45

2023


Zankel Scholarship Finalist

2023


Featured Artist in the Marcus 

Garvey Park Sankofa Installation

2023


FIT Fabulous: A ModernInvestigation of Hip Hop Exhibit

2023


Kailee Finn Amsterdam News 

Feature

2023


Ebony Magazine Feature

2023


Harlem Fine Arts Show 

USA Today interview

2023


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2021


Long Island’s Best Young Artist Exhibition (Achievement in Social Commentary)

2020


Photographic Federation of Long Island Youth Photography Contest ( 2nd Place in the Digital Monochromatic category)

2020


Congressional Art Competition in D.C.

( Congressional District Winner)

2019


  • Art Guild of LI’s Juried Art Exhibition ( 2nd Place)
  • 2018






Press