Jordan Casteel is an American contemporary artist known for her deeply expressive and vibrantly colored figurative paintings that center on themes of community, identity, and Black representation. Through her large-scale portraits of friends, family members, and everyday people she encounters, Casteel brings a sense of intimacy and humanity to subjects often overlooked in traditional fine art. Her work challenges historical narratives by celebrating the presence, dignity, and individuality of Black lives in contemporary society.
