Malene Barnett is a multidisciplinary artist and textile designer and the founder of the BlackArtists + Designers Guild, a global platform and community of independent Black artists, makers, and designers. She is also the author of Crafted Kinship, a beautiful book that offers readers a unique visual and narrative journey, capturing the essence of Black Caribbean creativity through powerful interviews and stunning photographs.

Each artist featured in this collection creates a deep connection with their land, people, and cultural heritage, exploring themes such as African origins, ancestors, Black womanhood/manhood, identity, joy, memory, and the complex history of migration and diaspora.

Barnett’s work has been featured in major publications such as Elle Décor, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, The New York Times and more. Barnett exhibits nationally, gives talks and publishes work raising awareness around Caribbean makers and ceramic art traditions of the Black diaspora. Learn more about her at https://www.malenebarnett.com.