Kristen Palana is an American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi. After decades as a digital artist, she has reconnected with her fine art roots. Kristen’s animated films have screened in over 75 international film festivals earning numerous “Best Animated Short... Read More
Kristen Palana is an
American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi. After decades as
a digital artist, she has reconnected with her fine art roots. Kristen’s
animated films have screened in over 75 international film festivals earning
numerous “Best Animated Short Film” awards.
As an educator, she’s taught at universities on four continents,
including at The American University of Rome, where she co-founded the Film and
Digital Media Program. She’s worked as a designer and educator for organizations
such as the WHO, UNICEF, WFP and created multimedia programs for students from
all walks of life. From 2016–2019, she taught for universities and NGOs in
Myanmar and is currently a Digital Media and Animation Specialist for UNFPA
Malawi.
WHO I AM
an American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi