Karl A. McIntosh is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist who works across pastel, watercolor, acrylic, stone, wood, and metal. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he moved to the United States at an early age and later developed his artistic practice in New York. McIntosh is particularly known for transforming found objects into complex and expressive works of art. Among his mentors are artist Otto Neals, with whom he worked at the Bob Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, and artist Marian Griffin. In addition to his visual practice, McIntosh is also a poet, drummer, and dancer, drawing creative inspiration from his deep engagement with African art and cultural traditions.

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McIntosh’s work is recognized for its bold color, energetic composition, and layered visual storytelling. His pieces often present vivid portrayals of everyday life while occasionally addressing public figures and contemporary events through humor and satire. The surfaces of his works—built through layered paint, collage, and found materials—create both visual depth and narrative complexity.

His work has been exhibited widely, including at Dorsey’s Art Gallery, the Skylight Gallery, MOCA-DA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts), the National Black Fine Art Show, the Chicago Fine Art Show, the Fulton Art Fair, and the Brooklyn Museum. McIntosh’s work is held in numerous private and public collections throughout the United States.

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