Kristen Palana

Kristen Palana is an American/Portuguese interdisciplinary artist, professor & design consultant based in Rome, Italy.

Recent Design Clients Include:

UNICEF
World Food Programme
UNFPA
World Health Organization
the B-52s
Be Kind mural. Commissioned artwork for Bishop McKenzie International School. Lilongwe, Malawi

Artist

I create award-winning mixed media fine art as well as illustrations, animation & video, and graphic design for UN agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Most of my work aims to promote positive social change.

copyright UNFPA Malawi

Professor

I’ve taught University undergraduate and graduate students since 2000, as well as offered art & design courses in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. I also teach online courses to thousands of students in 191 countries.

mobile health clinic van design for UNFPA Malawi - design by Kristen Palana

Consultant

I specialize in taking complex information and making it understandable and applicable to everyday life. I offer custom art & design services, small group & private mentorship, and customized live and in-person masterclasses and training.

Featured Work

fine art
illustrations
animation and video
graphic design

Masaki Watabe

Deputy Representative, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Young Hong

Resident Representative, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Chippo Mchenga

Data Analyst, UNICEF

Steve Rittler

Associate Professor of Animation, William Paterson University | SVA

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