Kennis Baptiste started his artistic journey by experimenting with acrylic and oil paintings.  Most of his initial works were figurative portraiture studies. He later started to study and experiment with different abstract ways of capturing movement and energy.  During his experimental period, Baptiste was able to find his own unique style of expression.  Throughout the years his unique style of expression can be seen as, painting, drawings, and printmaking techniques. His artwork has made there way into the collections of both local and international art collectors. 

As his art form slowly evolved, the quality of his paintings improved and his knowledge and interest in fine arts also increased. As an urban artist of African and Caribbean decent, Baptiste believes that inspiration can be found almost anywhere.  “All one has to do is open their eyes, keep an open mind and draw their inspiration from what they see in their community and in the world”.

Baptiste’s work is also influenced by mentors, friends and fellow artists in the fine arts community.   In addition to being a visual artist, curator, owns and operates the TRA Gallery, and a active board member of several Brooklyn art organizations, he is currently accomplishing all of this while working as an Electrical Engineer for the New York City Transit.  For more information go to: www.kennisbaptiste.com

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