About The Artist

Welcome! I’m Kristen Allicock, a passionate Contemporary Visual & Digital Artist, Curator, and Creative Facilitator based in Toronto. Through my vibrant and evocative art, I explore themes of identity, heritage, and social awareness, blending colors, textures, and stories to spark meaningful conversations. As a first-generation Canadian and woman of the Black diaspora, my work often presents faceless Black figures, inviting viewers to see themselves within my creations. This approach fosters personal connection, encouraging reflection on the beauty and complexity of Blackness and our shared human experiences.

With over a decade of experience in account management and a strong background in communication, I bring a strategic, entrepreneurial approach to my creative practice. My business, The Art of KDA, offers a dynamic mix of paintings, digital designs, and handcrafted resin jewelry, each piece designed to inspire and connect. My work has been featured in exhibitions across Ontario, including the HBAS Emancipation Exhibition, Leverage Lens Art Festival, and the PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition. I’ve also collaborated on impactful projects such as the Little Jamaica Land Trust Title Page and T-shirt designs for Performing Arts Brampton.

I am deeply inspired by community and creativity, which drives my commitment to fostering creativity in others. Through my workshops and community engagement, I help people unleash their inner artist and find joy in self-expression.

I co-hosted the podcast Better With Chocolate, where we explored art, wellness, cultural issues, and social justice alongside other creative voices from the diaspora. The podcast is currently on an indefinite pause as we work toward a relaunch and rebrand.

When I’m not creating, I’m experimenting with new techniques, engaging with my online community at @theartofkda or crafting strategies to connect more deeply with my audience.

For inquiries or commissions, feel free to reach out at info@theartofkda.com.

Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Past Exhibitions, Commissions & Collaborations

    • February 2025 - CCAH Black History Month Exhibition - QEPCCC – Oakville, Ontario

    • January 2025 - Black History Month Exhibition - Oakville Townhall – Oakville, Ontario

    • November 2024 - The Art of Kristen Allicock Solo Exhibition - High Notes Vinyl + Coffee – Toronto, Ontario

    • October 2024 - BAM! Nuit Blanche Night Market - Wychwood Barns – Toronto, Ontario

    • July 2024 - HBAS Emancipation Exhibition - Henson Gallery – Georgetown, Ontario

    • June 2023 - HBAS Emancipation Exhibition - Henson Gallery – Georgetown, Ontario

    • February 2023 - Leverage Lens Art Festival - Leverage Lens – Toronto, Ontario

    • February 2023 - Black History Month Exhibition - HealingSix – Toronto, Ontario

    • June to August 2022 - “Summer of Love” PIXEL Digital Art Exhibition - Garden Square - Brampton, Ontario

    • August 2022 - HBAS Emancipation Exhibition - Henson Gallery – Georgetown, Ontario

    • June 2022 - “Perception” Group Exhibition - Beaux Arts Brampton – Brampton, Ontario

    • June 2022 - “Multicultural Art Show” Group Exhibition - Museum of Dufferin

    • March 2022 - “Pathways to Ancestral Knowledge” - MakeRoomInc – Toronto, Ontario

    • February 2022 - “Future, Forward, Forever: A Black Artist Exhibition” - Daniels Spectrum

    • November 2021 - “From the Ashes” Group Exhibition - Beaux Arts Brampton

    • April 2014 – Cover Art – Sincere Lee – Brampton, Ontario

    • August 2017 – Cover Art – Ethan Barnes – Brampton, Ontario

    • January 2016 – December 2017 – Cover Art, Social Media Content, Writing, Producing, Editing – Speakerbox Collective – Brampton, Ontario

    • May 2021 – “From the Ashes” – Hope 24/7 – Brampton, Ontario

    • September 2022 – “The In-between” Visual Poetry – Voetry – Toronto, Ontario

    • April 2023 – PAB T-shirt Design – City of Brampton (Performing Arts Brampton) – Brampton, Ontario

    • April 2023 – Little Jamaica Land Trust Title Page – Black Urbanism Toronto (BUTO) – Toronto, Ontario

    • February 2025 - BHM Paint Workshop – Toronto, Ontario

    • January 2025 - Youth Paint Workshop - Planet Splatter – Mississauga, Ontario

    • November 2024 - Solo Exhibition - High Notes Coffee + Vinyl – Toronto, Ontario

    • October 2024 - February 2025 - Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton’s BHM Exhibition - Oakville Town Hall – Oakville, Ontario

    • October 2024 - February 2025 - Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton’s BHM Exhibition - Oakville Town Hall – Oakville, Ontario