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Welcome to Black Pigment

Art that dresses your walls, warms your spaces and takes your imagination on a journey.

The artist

About

My name is Kaila François, proudly of Haitian origin. Since childhood, the arts have held a central place in my life. From the age of 5 until 17, I studied at the F.A.C.E. art school, a place that nurtured and strengthened my passion for creation in all its forms. The year 2020, marked by uncertainty, reawakened in me an urgent need for self-expression. I found refuge again in drawing and painting, mediums that allow me not only to escape but also to give form to the vibrant universe taking shape in my mind. Painting, for me, is about vibrating.

My work frequently highlights Black women, but my intention goes far beyond that: I seek to represent visible minorities and my Haitian origins through rich, colorful, majestic scenes, somewhere between the real and the imaginary.

I love to play with contrasts: patterns and realism, textures and collage effects. I refuse to confine myself to a single style. Exploration is at the heart of my approach. Through my works, I celebrate cultures, I manipulate textures, and above all, I dare to use unexpected color palettes.

Because even if the world may sometimes seem black and white... I want to put color into it.

Original works

Paintings

Original acrylic paintings, available for purchase through contact.

Is it my réflexion, 24'' x 36'' 4 photos
Is it my réflexion
Acrylique sur canevas · 24'' x 36''
$950 one of a kind · on request

« When your reflection starts posing more than you do. You may not see it, but you are a BAD GYYYAAALL! »

Mama Universe, 24'' x 30'' 3 photos
Mama Universe
Acrylique sur canevas · 24'' x 30''
$1,000 one of a kind · on request

« My interpretation of the universe as a woman. I imagine a charismatic and elegant woman who shines among the most vibrant colors. Even the colorful background can't steal her spotlight. »

Cloud, 12'' de diametre 2 photos
Cloud
Acrylique sur canevas · 12'' de diametre
$250 one of a kind · on request

« My outside view of the expression 'having your head in the clouds', a place that is soft and safe, where the essence of my imagination lives. »

Limited edition

Hand-painted bags

Each bag is unique, lovingly handcrafted according to the inspiration of the moment. They will add a punch to your outfit. Perfect for evenings in the city, travels, beach days, and everyday life.

Collection Alien Disco 2026

2026 collection, limited edition.

Bag Alien disco bleu 2 photos
Alien disco bleu $40
Bag · Alien Disco 2026
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Bag Alien disco jaune 2 photos
Alien disco jaune $40
Bag · Alien Disco 2026
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Bag Alien disco rose 3 photos
Alien disco rose $40
Bag · Alien Disco 2026
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Bag Alien disco vert 3 photos
Alien disco vert $40
Bag · Alien Disco 2026
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Collection Colors 2025 · sold out

Thank you! Every bag in this collection has found a home.

Sold Bag Pink
Pink
Sold Bag Green
Green
Sold Bag Blue
Blue
Sold Bag Black
Black
Sold Bag Yellow
Yellow
Sold Bag Purple
Purple

Art that travels

Prints

High-quality art prints available in two sizes.

Print Tropical
Tropical from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Print Mama Universe
Mama Universe from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Print Guerrière
Guerrière from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Print Simplement corps
Simplement corps from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Print Leaf
Leaf from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Print Afropunk
Afropunk from $35
12″×16″ · $35 / 16″×20″ · $50
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Let’s talk

Contact

For an original piece, a special order, or just to say hi.