Founder, Indigenous creator
Katherin Joyette
Tree of Life Art was born from legacy—from the vibrant soul of my late uncle, Anthony Joyette, a celebrated Canadian contemporary painter and writer whose work carried the echoes of our Carib and Ethiopian ancestry. His art didn’t just speak—it roared with cultural truth, and it taught me that creativity is resistance, and storytelling is survival.
Inspired by his passion and guided by ancestral memory, I created Tree of Life Art to honor our roots and preserve the voices of Indigenous and African diasporic peoples through visual storytelling. Every brushstroke is a reclamation. Every piece, a tribute to what was lost—and what still lives.
At its core, Tree of Life Art is more than a collection of paintings. It is a movement grounded in Livity—a way of being that reveres nature, uplifts justice, and recognizes the sacred in all things. Through this platform, I raise awareness of the genocide faced by Indigenous peoples worldwide and offer a space for healing, remembrance, and cultural rebirth.
This is ancestral art for a new world. Rooted in culture. Nurturing spirits.
multidisciplinary Fine Art Artist
Robert Joyette
Robert Joyette is a multidisciplinary fine artist from the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, whose work channels the spirit of resistance, ancestral memory, and cultural reclamation. A graduate of the esteemed Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica, Robert’s practice spans painting, mixed media, and visual storytelling—rooted deeply in Caribbean identity and global Black Indigenous struggle.
With bold color, raw emotion, and layered symbolism, Robert's art confronts the injustices faced by native and brown peoples around the world. His work holds space for grief, resilience, and spiritual power—bridging the past with the present. Whether depicting colonial violence or sacred ancestral visions, each piece stands as a powerful testament to survival and sovereignty.
Robert is best known for his unflinching portrayal of historical erasure, cultural genocide, and the enduring strength of his people. His art is not only visually striking but soulfully charged—a call to remember who we are and where we come from.
Through exhibitions, public art, and collaborative projects, Robert Joyette continues to amplify silenced voices and elevate the global conversation on decolonization and identity. He paints not for the gallery, but for the people—for those who have been unseen for far too long.
Taino Creator
Kizzie Suriel
Kizzie Suriel is a contemporary Taíno artist whose work flows like ceremony—each piece a radiant homage to Indigenous beauty, spiritual resilience, and ancestral presence. Drawing from her Caribbean Taíno heritage, Kizzie blends bold floral compositions with luminous gold-embossed alcohol inks, creating fine art prints that feel both ethereal and grounded.
Kizzie’s art is more than décor—it’s medicine. Her use of organic and abstract forms evokes the rhythms of the earth, inviting viewers into a space of reflection, remembrance, and reverence. Every stroke is a reclamation of Indigenous femininity, honoring the land, the waters, and the spirit of the ancestors.
As a featured artist with Tree of Life Art, Kizzie’s work carries forward a mission of cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. Her creations serve as vibrant portals—bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary expression, and calling us all back to what is sacred.