Christine “Melosa Basquiat” Whaley is a painter from Jamaica, Queens, whose work is deeply rooted in faith, culture, and family legacy. As a member of the Basquiat family, she carries forward a creative heritage of bold storytelling, activism, and prophetic expression inspired by the legacy of her cousin, the late artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Melosa Basquiat’s work blends Christian symbolism, raw emotion, and vibrant color to create art that encourages healing, identity, and spiritual reflection.