Meet the Artist

Kaitlyn Johnson is a Boston-based multi-media artist who specializes in experimental video, collage installation, and personal narrative. She was born in Tampa, FL and raised in Massachusetts. Kaitlyn specializes in both pre-production and post-production. Her practice includes video editing, assistant directing, prop and set design, cinematography, costume and makeup artistry, and marketing.

Whilst in and out of school, Kaitlyn has helped fellow students on individual and group projects. She has also hosted and assisted in curating school events such as : Sophomore F/V Show (2023), MassArt & Berklee Mixer (2024), Junior F/V Show (2024), F/V Halloween Show (2025), and the MFA F/V Screening Reception (2026).

As well, Kaitlyn loves working in the exhibition spaces. She was in the Bryant Gallery Form Study Exhibition (2023), the Sophomore and Junior Exhibition (2024), Glimpse (2025), and Fantasma (2026). Glimpse presented Kaitlyn’s full body of work to date. Much of her work is focused on family portraiture. She aims to bring the viewer into her videos by creating environments via surrounding collage work, unique props, or special effects.

Kaitlyn presented her thesis film titled, 19 Voicemails (2026) at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She was also granted with the Agnes Varda award for her personal documentary work, love of cats, and celebration of women’s strength and resilience.

Link to YouTube

I originally had an interest in media during high school. I really enjoyed directing and editing videos with my friends ; I loved documenting my day-to-day life and then making it into something cherish-able. In 2022, I got my Associates Degree in Media Arts at Massasoit Community College. We practiced a lot of live production so oftentimes I spent my days as the video switcher or the producer. During my final year, Deborah Shariff allowed me to edit commercials for her Boston Screenwriter’s guild. It was at this moment when I discovered my true passion for video editing. Deborah inspired me to keep practicing and to take risks with my art. In 2023, I started at Massachusetts College of Art and Design to study Film/ Video. I knew that I loved making films and I knew that I loved helping other people bring their visions to life, but I didn’t know who I was “supposed” to be as an artist. Throughout my time at MassArt, I learned that the answer to that question was ever changing. Sometimes I make movies about how much I love my mom, sometimes I make video essays exposing the corruption behind billion dollar corporations, and sometimes I make reality TV shows about my cats roommate drama. I don’t have a “niche” or a specific style, I just create what feels right to me in the moment. I graduate with my BFA on May 21st, 2026 and to say the least I am excited! Honestly, it’s more of a melancholy feeling because I’ve truly enjoyed my time at MassArt so much! I’m sad to leave it, but I’m also glad to explore new things. Both of college experiences were awesome. I genuinely loved attending school and I will appreciate the professors who helped me get here forever!

I love making silly and serious films with my friends! Community is my biggest inspiration! Whether it’s a small indie set or a big budget set, I am happy to be a part of it! Being surrounded by creative people is infectious and I can’t get enough of it. I love helping and I love being organized. I consider myself a pretty quick learner so most production roles I am comfortable assisting with. Although my favorite role is…producing! Do we need something? I’ll get it! Is there an issue? I’ll solve it. Do we need to contact someone? I’ll email them. Did you forget crafty? I always carry snacks. I try to bring a positive and motivational attitude to all environments because I think that professionalism and fun can exist in the same universe. I believe that if people are comfortable and enjoying themselves than the art positively reflects that.

Link to silly intro video 🙂