Nathalie Jean-Baptiste

I am a Haitian artist; a cultural producer and practitioner creating work rooted in memory, identity, and connection.
My practice moves between painting, immersive dining experiences, workshops, storytelling, and products that explore how culture is remembered, experienced, and carried forward.

Drawing from my Haitian heritage, I create spaces where tradition can be felt rather than simply observed. Food, art, conversations, storytelling, and gathering become ways of connecting people to Haitian culture while making room for new interpretations of what it means to belong to it or witness it.

My work is ultimately about carrying home, honoring what has shaped us, sharing it with others, and allowing it to evolve as we grow.
At the heart of my practice is a simple intention:

“To make Haitian culture tangible, sensory, and deeply human.”

I partner with museums, cultural institutions, artists, and organizations to create experiences that invite people to encounter Haitian culture and more through art, stories, food, tradition, and conversation.

Interested in collaborating, exhibiting, hosting, or commissioning a project?
Let’s connect!