Kirsten McCrea
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Kirsten McCrea transformed from Canadian muralist to motorsports trailblazer when she designed a stunning F1 Academy livery celebrating female excellence in racing.
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As a proud feminist who emerged in the male-dominated worlds of muralism and street art, it meant a great deal to contribute to something that challenges who gets to be in the room — and embodies female excellence.The dandelion seeds in motion represent ambition, momentum, and the spread of possibility… A ripple also radiates out from the back wheel … showing the ripple effect of how one woman’s breakthrough can have a broader impact.
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Kirsten McCrea isn’t your typical motorsports figure—she’s the Canadian muralist who crashed the F1 Academy party with a paintbrush, designing a show-stopping livery that celebrates female excellence in racing.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Kirsten eventually made her way to the street art scene, where she developed her signature style of bold, joyful works that blend history, patterns, and pop culture. Her journey from the Canadian prairies to international recognition shows the kind of grit that translates well into any male-dominated field—whether it’s street art or motorsports.
OTHER INTERESTS
McCrea is a full-time visual artist specializing in large-scale murals and public art installations. She’s carved out a niche creating detail-rich works that seamlessly weave together cultural history and contemporary pop elements. Currently based in Berlin, Germany, she maintains a strong presence in the Toronto art scene and works with high-profile corporate clients including Converse, lululemon, Cirque du Soleil, Perrier, Stella Artois, and American Express. Her international lifestyle reflects an artist who refuses to be confined by geographic boundaries.
EARLY SUCCESS
Kirsten built her reputation through public art commissions across Canada, including major installations in Toronto and Saskatoon. Her ability to create site-specific works that resonate with both local communities and corporate clients established her as a sought-after muralist in the competitive street art world. Breaking into the traditionally male-dominated realms of muralism and street art prepared her for her eventual crossover into motorsports design.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2025: Designed bespoke livery for F1 Academy driver Alisha Palmowski’s car at the Canadian Grand Prix[1].
- Ongoing: Created large-scale mural installations across Toronto and internationally[2].
- Ongoing: Secured major corporate clients including Converse, lululemon, and Cirque du Soleil[3].
INSPIRATIONS
Her F1 Academy livery design drew inspiration from distinctly Canadian cultural touchstones, including Expo 67 and dandelion seeds—symbols she chose to represent ambition, momentum, and the spread of possibility. The design featured red for Canada and blue as a tribute to Montreal, with dandelion seeds in motion representing how “one woman’s breakthrough can have a broader impact.” As McCrea put it, the ripple effect radiating from the back wheel shows how female excellence creates waves far beyond the track.
REPUTATION
In the art world, Kirsten is respected for her ability to create bold, culturally resonant public works that don’t sacrifice artistic integrity for commercial appeal. Her motorsports debut earned praise for bringing a fresh creative perspective to F1 Academy’s mission of elevating women in racing. The collaboration with 1Password and Red Bull Racing demonstrated her ability to work within the technical constraints of motorsports while maintaining her distinctive artistic vision. She’s become a symbol of how creative professionals can use their platforms to challenge traditional boundaries in male-dominated industries.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
While McCrea continues her base operations in Berlin and ongoing mural work in Toronto, the success of her F1 Academy livery project has opened new possibilities for motorsports collaborations. Her stated commitment to projects that “challenge who gets to be in the room” and embody female excellence suggests she’ll continue seeking opportunities to merge her artistic vision with initiatives that promote women in traditionally male spaces.
References:
Toronto Guardian Interview with Kirsten McCrea
Autosport – F1 Academy Livery Design Feature
1Password Blog – Canadian Grand Prix Partnership
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