SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Milestones marking the ongoing evolution of Karla’s fibre-based sculptural practice charting key exhibitions, commissions and cultural appointments that have shaped her trajectory.
SUPACELL
Netflix Feature
2024
Artwork featured within the Netflix series Supacell, integrating Karla’s fibre-based sculptural language into contemporary screen narrative.
OFFICIAL JUDGE
Notting Hill Carnival
2023–Present
Appointed Official Judge for Notting Hill Carnival, contributing to cultural evaluation within one of Europe’s largest street festivals.
PUMA – JESSE
Black History Month Display
2023
“Jesse,” a Suede-inspired sculptural avatar, was independently created in response to a Puma design competition and later featured in the brand’s Carnaby Street flagship store during Black History Month.
THREAD PORTRAIT OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER
Presentation
2023
A bespoke thread portrait presented to the Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner in recognition of the institution’s ongoing support of Karla’s practice.
THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HIGH COMMISSION LUNCHEON
Exhibition Invitation
2023
Invited to exhibit selected works at a formal Luncheon hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, presented to distinguished members of the diaspora including Billy Ocean and Baroness Floella Benjamin.
MADAM TRINITY – THE HUMMINGBIRD
Permanent Commission
2023
Commissioned to mark Trinidad and Tobago’s 60th Independence Anniversary, this large-scale sculptural avatar is permanently housed at the High Commission in London.
FLOW: THE ART OF LETTING GO
Solo Exhibition – Trinidad & Tobago High Commission
2023
A solo exhibition presenting fibre-based sculptural works within a diplomatic cultural setting, expanding Karla’s practice into institutional space.
FLOW: THE ART OF LETTING GO
First Solo Exhibition – Campbells of London
2022
Karla’s first major solo exhibition, marking a pivotal transition into immersive sculptural installation and fibre-based narrative work.
ACHIEVER AWARD
Trinidad & Tobago Diaspora Recognition
2022
Recognised for contributions to the creative industries, celebrating the impact and progression of Karla’s evolving artistic practice.
CUSTOM DENIM NIKE VAPOUR-MAX
Word on the Feet Feature
2020
Custom denim Nike Vapour-Max design featured by the sneaker community platform Word on the Feet, highlighting Karla’s early material experimentation.
MUSIQ SOULCHILD COMMISSION
BET Awards & Soul Train Awards
2019
Commissioned custom works worn by Musiq Soulchild at the BET Awards and Soul Train Awards, merging textile craft with global music culture.
BLACK PANTHER EXHIBITION
BFI Southbank, London
2018
Sculptural work exhibited in alignment with the UK premiere of Black Panther, presented within a major film institution.
THE HERE AND NOW
Group Exhibition – OXO Tower, London
2019
Exhibited Constraints, an intricate mannequin-based sculptural work, at the OXO Tower as part of the group exhibition The Here and Now.
FOUNDATIONS: THE EVOLUTION OF FIBRE & FORM
Foundational works marking the shift from thread portraiture and custom interventions toward large-scale fibre sculpture.
SOLE SEEKERS
UK Sneaker Documentary – Brixton Ritzy Premiere
2018
Featured artist in the UK’s first sneaker culture documentary, highlighting Karla’s early threading and customisation practice.
EMOTIONS IN COLOUR
Trinidad & Tobago High Commission
2017
Presentation of Emotions in Colour at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, including a thread portrait of Prime Minister Keith Rowley.
EMOTIONS IN COLOUR
Joint Exhibition – Campbells of London
2017
Joint exhibition with Ainsley Yearwood presenting early thread-based works that contributed to the development of Karla’s evolving fibre language
CREP CITY – AVATAR: A STUDY IN PERCEPTION
Truman Brewery, London
2015
An interactive sculptural installation exploring projection and perception, marking an early conceptual shift toward avatar-based fibre form.
VANS x FOOTASYLUM
#MyCityMyVan Collaboration
2015
Selected as one of six artists for the Vans and Footasylum collaboration, with custom work exhibited in Oxford Circus.
FEMME FIERCE
Live Installation – Waterloo, London
2015
Live installation merging thread-based art and sneaker customisation at the world’s largest street art and graffiti event.
GQ 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
Thread Portrait Feature
2014
Thread-blended reinterpretation of British GQ’s 25th anniversary cover, later shared via the magazine’s official social media platforms.
MORRIS CHESTNUT PORTRAIT
Hand-Embroidered Thread Work
2012
Intricate hand-embroidered portrait presented during Karla’s early experimental phase with thread-based imagery.