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Katiana Jarbath Smith Contemporary Visual Artist
“My work comes from lived experience and culture, shaped by identity and honoring the stories we hold.”
Katiana Jarbath Smith is a first-generation Haitian American visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses painting, large-scale murals, and arts advocacy. Her work serves as a testament to cultural heritage and community resilience, bridging the gap between fine art exhibition and public creative engagement as a teaching artist and advocate.
Katiana Jarbath Smith is a first-generation Haitian American visual artist whose practice centers on painting and muralism as essential vehicles for cultural storytelling. Deeply informed by identity and lived experience, her work honors the vibrant histories and voices of the Caribbean diaspora. Beyond the studio, Smith extends her creative philosophy through her roles as a teaching artist and arts advocate, leading community-based mentorship initiatives that seek to foster collective healing and institutional change.
01
Sugarcane’s Shadow
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
02
Cotton’s Dream
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Amidst cotton's bloom, a young boy sits, embodying the shift from his Jamaican heritage to American dreams, a vivid symbol of his family's journey to hope and freedom
Mixed Media $3,300
Amidst cotton's bloom, a young boy sits, embodying the shift from his Jamaican heritage to American dreams, a vivid symbol of his family's journey to hope and freedom
03
Coffee’s Embrace
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Surrounded by coffee's earthy embrace, a Haitian-American boy stands, a living blend of ancestral journeys and hopeful dreams. In each bean, a tale of crossing seas for freedom, woven into the fabric of his identity. His path, seeded by the past, blooms in the promise of a new generation's American dream.
Mixed Media $3,300
Surrounded by coffee's earthy embrace, a Haitian-American boy stands, a living blend of ancestral journeys and hopeful dreams. In each bean, a tale of crossing seas for freedom, woven into the fabric of his identity. His path, seeded by the past, blooms in the promise of a new generation's American dream.
04
Rice Fields’ Whispers
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In rice fields whispering of their Dominican heritage, twins bridge eras with laughter and play. Their joy forms a stark contrast, reflecting a shift from fields of past endurance to a present filled with their ancestors' dreams—a legacy transformed and realized.
Mixed Media $3,300
In rice fields whispering of their Dominican heritage, twins bridge eras with laughter and play. Their joy forms a stark contrast, reflecting a shift from fields of past endurance to a present filled with their ancestors' dreams—a legacy transformed and realized.
05
Indigo’s Honor
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In the embrace of indigo fields, testament to Haiti's legacy, a girl stands, her hand raised high, a symbol of hope and dreams realized, honoring the journey and sacrifices of her grandparents for a brighter tomorrow.
Mixed Media $3,300
In the embrace of indigo fields, testament to Haiti's legacy, a girl stands, her hand raised high, a symbol of hope and dreams realized, honoring the journey and sacrifices of her grandparents for a brighter tomorrow.
06
Cacao’s Reflection
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Standing among cacao plants, a Trinidadian-American boy's smile reflects a lineage of resilience. New generations forming on the backs of older generations that endured so he can.
Mixed Media $3,300
Standing among cacao plants, a Trinidadian-American boy's smile reflects a lineage of resilience. New generations forming on the backs of older generations that endured so he can.
07
SOLD: Legacy Embraced: Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston
36x36
Acrylic on canvas $2,800
This painting brings Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston into conversation across time. The work honors the way wisdom, stories, and cultural memory are carried forward between generations. It reflects Hurston’s influence on Walker and Walker’s role in restoring and protecting Hurston’s legacy. At its core, the piece is about lineage, how Black women writers remember one another and ensure their voices endure.
Acrylic on canvas $2,800
This painting brings Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston into conversation across time. The work honors the way wisdom, stories, and cultural memory are carried forward between generations. It reflects Hurston’s influence on Walker and Walker’s role in restoring and protecting Hurston’s legacy. At its core, the piece is about lineage, how Black women writers remember one another and ensure their voices endure.
08
Freedom
12x24
Mixed Media $1,500
Mixed Media $1,500
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314c68f4-8624-405d-9248-fbfb863b4cf9 (1).JPG
Lead muralist for CARIFESTA XV, Bridgetown, Barbados
2025 alongside other muralists. Sketch designed by local Bajan artist.
2025 alongside other muralists. Sketch designed by local Bajan artist.
10
You Can't Rock the Pub
Mural at Hartford Public High School
11
Traffic Box mural - Waterbury, CT
12
Muses inspired mural at the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center
13
Resilience Rooted: A Tribute to Fortune and the North End Rec Pioneers
14
15
Retounen Nan LespriReturn of Spirit-36X48-Acrylic-Katiana Jarbath Smith.png
48X30
Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
With colors as her armor and spirit as her guide, the Haitian woman stands in still grace, communicating with the Hispaniola trogons in a trance-like state. Surrounded by the symbols of freedom, she embodies the journey from ignorance to wisdom, from darkness to enlightenment. As the woman taps into the depths of her own spirit, she frees what has been trapped within, just as the birds symbolize the freedom she has found. A meditation on the power of self-discovery and the unlocking of one's inner strength, the painting invites the viewer to embark on their own journey towards liberation and enlightenment.
Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
With colors as her armor and spirit as her guide, the Haitian woman stands in still grace, communicating with the Hispaniola trogons in a trance-like state. Surrounded by the symbols of freedom, she embodies the journey from ignorance to wisdom, from darkness to enlightenment. As the woman taps into the depths of her own spirit, she frees what has been trapped within, just as the birds symbolize the freedom she has found. A meditation on the power of self-discovery and the unlocking of one's inner strength, the painting invites the viewer to embark on their own journey towards liberation and enlightenment.
16
Cultivate the Land – Cultivate a People
16X40 Acrylic on canvas $2,000.00
Amidst the fields of green, where the crops of rice, coffee, and sugar grow, lies a story of resilience and freedom. The land bears witness to the struggles and hardships of Haiti's enslaved past. Yet, amidst the pain and toil, the people of Haiti rose up, finding strength in their unity, and fought for their liberation. The land, once tilled under duress, now stands as a testament to their unwavering spirit, and a reminder of their remarkable journey to freedom. Amidst the rustling leaves and ripe harvest, one can feel the heartbeat of a proud nation, one that fought against all odds and claimed its right to live in freedom and dignity.
Amidst the fields of green, where the crops of rice, coffee, and sugar grow, lies a story of resilience and freedom. The land bears witness to the struggles and hardships of Haiti's enslaved past. Yet, amidst the pain and toil, the people of Haiti rose up, finding strength in their unity, and fought for their liberation. The land, once tilled under duress, now stands as a testament to their unwavering spirit, and a reminder of their remarkable journey to freedom. Amidst the rustling leaves and ripe harvest, one can feel the heartbeat of a proud nation, one that fought against all odds and claimed its right to live in freedom and dignity.
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Kanaval Rivé/Carnival has Arrived
24X36 Acrylic on canvas $2,000
The woman in the painting dances, surrounded by the rhythm and beats of the carnival. With each step, she embodies the pride of a nation. The colors of her costume and face paint pattern, creating a tapestry of patriotism and unity. Sis joined by her fellow revelers, each a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Haiti. The red and blue hues of the painting echo the flag of this proud nation, and the celebration itself becomes a celebration of freedom, love, and the deep bonds of community. In this moment of joy and revelry, the woman and her companions are one with the rhythm, one with each other, and one with their country.
The woman in the painting dances, surrounded by the rhythm and beats of the carnival. With each step, she embodies the pride of a nation. The colors of her costume and face paint pattern, creating a tapestry of patriotism and unity. Sis joined by her fellow revelers, each a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Haiti. The red and blue hues of the painting echo the flag of this proud nation, and the celebration itself becomes a celebration of freedom, love, and the deep bonds of community. In this moment of joy and revelry, the woman and her companions are one with the rhythm, one with each other, and one with their country.
20
Tan Pou Nou Dance – Time for us to Dance
36X24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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22
23
SOLD
24
Jubilee
36X48
Acrylic $3,300
Acrylic $3,300
25
KONESANS - KNOWLEDGE
36x24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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SOLD
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28
SOLD
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30
31
32
SOLD
33
Kanaval Rive – Carnival has Arrived
36x24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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Ode to Black Boys
24X36 Acrylic on Canvas
$2,000
$2,000
42
SOLD
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44
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46
47
48
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Femme, Elle, Je, Reine - Woman, She, I, Queen
24X36
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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Ayiti Cheri I/Haiti My Love
48X36 Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
A girl stands tall in Haiti, her piercing gaze fixing upon the viewer. She carries a pot of hibiscus flowers, symbols of the land she calls home. With each petal, she embodies the birth of a nation, her spirit imbued with Haitian pride. Hibiscus tea, a medicinal staple in every household, flows through her veins, a testament to the resilience of her people. She embodies a day in the life of a Haitian, stoic and strong, shaped by the trials of her past, but with a love for all that Haiti has taught her. Haiti stands as a beacon of strength and resilience, just as she does.
A girl stands tall in Haiti, her piercing gaze fixing upon the viewer. She carries a pot of hibiscus flowers, symbols of the land she calls home. With each petal, she embodies the birth of a nation, her spirit imbued with Haitian pride. Hibiscus tea, a medicinal staple in every household, flows through her veins, a testament to the resilience of her people. She embodies a day in the life of a Haitian, stoic and strong, shaped by the trials of her past, but with a love for all that Haiti has taught her. Haiti stands as a beacon of strength and resilience, just as she does.
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SOLD
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Sugarcane’s Shadow
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
01
Sugarcane’s Shadow
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
Mixed Media $3,300
In sugarcane's shadow, a boy reflects,
Haitian roots, American dreams intersect.
From grandparents' journey to newfound land,
Their legacy thrives in his standing grand.
02
Cotton’s Dream
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Amidst cotton's bloom, a young boy sits, embodying the shift from his Jamaican heritage to American dreams, a vivid symbol of his family's journey to hope and freedom
Mixed Media $3,300
Amidst cotton's bloom, a young boy sits, embodying the shift from his Jamaican heritage to American dreams, a vivid symbol of his family's journey to hope and freedom
03
Coffee’s Embrace
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Surrounded by coffee's earthy embrace, a Haitian-American boy stands, a living blend of ancestral journeys and hopeful dreams. In each bean, a tale of crossing seas for freedom, woven into the fabric of his identity. His path, seeded by the past, blooms in the promise of a new generation's American dream.
Mixed Media $3,300
Surrounded by coffee's earthy embrace, a Haitian-American boy stands, a living blend of ancestral journeys and hopeful dreams. In each bean, a tale of crossing seas for freedom, woven into the fabric of his identity. His path, seeded by the past, blooms in the promise of a new generation's American dream.
04
Rice Fields’ Whispers
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In rice fields whispering of their Dominican heritage, twins bridge eras with laughter and play. Their joy forms a stark contrast, reflecting a shift from fields of past endurance to a present filled with their ancestors' dreams—a legacy transformed and realized.
Mixed Media $3,300
In rice fields whispering of their Dominican heritage, twins bridge eras with laughter and play. Their joy forms a stark contrast, reflecting a shift from fields of past endurance to a present filled with their ancestors' dreams—a legacy transformed and realized.
05
Indigo’s Honor
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
In the embrace of indigo fields, testament to Haiti's legacy, a girl stands, her hand raised high, a symbol of hope and dreams realized, honoring the journey and sacrifices of her grandparents for a brighter tomorrow.
Mixed Media $3,300
In the embrace of indigo fields, testament to Haiti's legacy, a girl stands, her hand raised high, a symbol of hope and dreams realized, honoring the journey and sacrifices of her grandparents for a brighter tomorrow.
06
Cacao’s Reflection
36x48
Mixed Media $3,300
Standing among cacao plants, a Trinidadian-American boy's smile reflects a lineage of resilience. New generations forming on the backs of older generations that endured so he can.
Mixed Media $3,300
Standing among cacao plants, a Trinidadian-American boy's smile reflects a lineage of resilience. New generations forming on the backs of older generations that endured so he can.
07
SOLD: Legacy Embraced: Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston
36x36
Acrylic on canvas $2,800
This painting brings Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston into conversation across time. The work honors the way wisdom, stories, and cultural memory are carried forward between generations. It reflects Hurston’s influence on Walker and Walker’s role in restoring and protecting Hurston’s legacy. At its core, the piece is about lineage, how Black women writers remember one another and ensure their voices endure.
Acrylic on canvas $2,800
This painting brings Alice Walker and Zora Neale Hurston into conversation across time. The work honors the way wisdom, stories, and cultural memory are carried forward between generations. It reflects Hurston’s influence on Walker and Walker’s role in restoring and protecting Hurston’s legacy. At its core, the piece is about lineage, how Black women writers remember one another and ensure their voices endure.
08
Freedom
12x24
Mixed Media $1,500
Mixed Media $1,500
09
314c68f4-8624-405d-9248-fbfb863b4cf9 (1).JPG
Lead muralist for CARIFESTA XV, Bridgetown, Barbados
2025 alongside other muralists. Sketch designed by local Bajan artist.
2025 alongside other muralists. Sketch designed by local Bajan artist.
10
You Can't Rock the Pub
Mural at Hartford Public High School
11
Traffic Box mural - Waterbury, CT
12
Muses inspired mural at the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center
13
Resilience Rooted: A Tribute to Fortune and the North End Rec Pioneers
14
15
Retounen Nan LespriReturn of Spirit-36X48-Acrylic-Katiana Jarbath Smith.png
48X30
Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
With colors as her armor and spirit as her guide, the Haitian woman stands in still grace, communicating with the Hispaniola trogons in a trance-like state. Surrounded by the symbols of freedom, she embodies the journey from ignorance to wisdom, from darkness to enlightenment. As the woman taps into the depths of her own spirit, she frees what has been trapped within, just as the birds symbolize the freedom she has found. A meditation on the power of self-discovery and the unlocking of one's inner strength, the painting invites the viewer to embark on their own journey towards liberation and enlightenment.
Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
With colors as her armor and spirit as her guide, the Haitian woman stands in still grace, communicating with the Hispaniola trogons in a trance-like state. Surrounded by the symbols of freedom, she embodies the journey from ignorance to wisdom, from darkness to enlightenment. As the woman taps into the depths of her own spirit, she frees what has been trapped within, just as the birds symbolize the freedom she has found. A meditation on the power of self-discovery and the unlocking of one's inner strength, the painting invites the viewer to embark on their own journey towards liberation and enlightenment.
16
Cultivate the Land – Cultivate a People
16X40 Acrylic on canvas $2,000.00
Amidst the fields of green, where the crops of rice, coffee, and sugar grow, lies a story of resilience and freedom. The land bears witness to the struggles and hardships of Haiti's enslaved past. Yet, amidst the pain and toil, the people of Haiti rose up, finding strength in their unity, and fought for their liberation. The land, once tilled under duress, now stands as a testament to their unwavering spirit, and a reminder of their remarkable journey to freedom. Amidst the rustling leaves and ripe harvest, one can feel the heartbeat of a proud nation, one that fought against all odds and claimed its right to live in freedom and dignity.
Amidst the fields of green, where the crops of rice, coffee, and sugar grow, lies a story of resilience and freedom. The land bears witness to the struggles and hardships of Haiti's enslaved past. Yet, amidst the pain and toil, the people of Haiti rose up, finding strength in their unity, and fought for their liberation. The land, once tilled under duress, now stands as a testament to their unwavering spirit, and a reminder of their remarkable journey to freedom. Amidst the rustling leaves and ripe harvest, one can feel the heartbeat of a proud nation, one that fought against all odds and claimed its right to live in freedom and dignity.
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18
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Kanaval Rivé/Carnival has Arrived
24X36 Acrylic on canvas $2,000
The woman in the painting dances, surrounded by the rhythm and beats of the carnival. With each step, she embodies the pride of a nation. The colors of her costume and face paint pattern, creating a tapestry of patriotism and unity. Sis joined by her fellow revelers, each a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Haiti. The red and blue hues of the painting echo the flag of this proud nation, and the celebration itself becomes a celebration of freedom, love, and the deep bonds of community. In this moment of joy and revelry, the woman and her companions are one with the rhythm, one with each other, and one with their country.
The woman in the painting dances, surrounded by the rhythm and beats of the carnival. With each step, she embodies the pride of a nation. The colors of her costume and face paint pattern, creating a tapestry of patriotism and unity. Sis joined by her fellow revelers, each a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Haiti. The red and blue hues of the painting echo the flag of this proud nation, and the celebration itself becomes a celebration of freedom, love, and the deep bonds of community. In this moment of joy and revelry, the woman and her companions are one with the rhythm, one with each other, and one with their country.
20
Tan Pou Nou Dance – Time for us to Dance
36X24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
21
22
23
SOLD
24
Jubilee
36X48
Acrylic $3,300
Acrylic $3,300
25
KONESANS - KNOWLEDGE
36x24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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SOLD
27
28
SOLD
29
30
31
32
SOLD
33
Kanaval Rive – Carnival has Arrived
36x24
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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35
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37
38
39
40
41
Ode to Black Boys
24X36 Acrylic on Canvas
$2,000
$2,000
42
SOLD
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Femme, Elle, Je, Reine - Woman, She, I, Queen
24X36
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
Acrylic on Canvas $2,000
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51
52
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Ayiti Cheri I/Haiti My Love
48X36 Acrylic on canvas $3,300.00
A girl stands tall in Haiti, her piercing gaze fixing upon the viewer. She carries a pot of hibiscus flowers, symbols of the land she calls home. With each petal, she embodies the birth of a nation, her spirit imbued with Haitian pride. Hibiscus tea, a medicinal staple in every household, flows through her veins, a testament to the resilience of her people. She embodies a day in the life of a Haitian, stoic and strong, shaped by the trials of her past, but with a love for all that Haiti has taught her. Haiti stands as a beacon of strength and resilience, just as she does.
A girl stands tall in Haiti, her piercing gaze fixing upon the viewer. She carries a pot of hibiscus flowers, symbols of the land she calls home. With each petal, she embodies the birth of a nation, her spirit imbued with Haitian pride. Hibiscus tea, a medicinal staple in every household, flows through her veins, a testament to the resilience of her people. She embodies a day in the life of a Haitian, stoic and strong, shaped by the trials of her past, but with a love for all that Haiti has taught her. Haiti stands as a beacon of strength and resilience, just as she does.
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SOLD
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