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.
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.
Artwork + Blog Posts
Socially Distant Art Exhibitions + Projects
Check out our newest resident interview with installation artist and experience designer Stephanie Andrews!
Our latest installment of SDA resident interviews features poet and performer Margaret Chase!
Check out one of a latest cohort interviews with Artist and Fashion Designer Karla DiPuglia!
Check out one of a latest cohort interviews with Composer and Sound Artist Akari Komura!
Interview with Socially Distant Art Resident - the artist, activist, and public speaker The Black Dalhia!
Blog Posts
Explore the inaugural exhibition from our artists-in-residence!