Kellie Kawahara-Niimi

They | Them | Theirs

Seattle, WA | Occupying the unceded lands of the Salish peoples

Artist Statement

I am just a loud introvert trying to waddle my way through the world. I make things and have anxiety.

The artist, an Asian-American person, smiling at the camera.

| Image Description: Black and white photograph of the artist, an Asian-American person, smiling at the camera. The image is cropped to show exactly half of their face and a peek of their shoulder. |

Artist Bio

Kellie Kawahara-Niimi (they/them/theirs) is a non-binary Asian-American artist. They graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BA in Arts History/Arts Management. 

Kellie’s insatiable curiosity pushes their boundaries of creativity, allowing for explorations into various art forms, mediums, techniques and styles. Currently, they are using the kendama as a canvas. 
Since 2019, they have shown in numerous galleries in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.

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