After the Rain: Kanani Miyamoto

May 9th - June 30th in the Central Gallery

Free Public Artist Reception: June 30th, 5 - 7pm

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The change of the seasons highlight duality in nature and remind us that all components of the natural world are working in harmony. Inspired by both the Japanese philosophy that blossoms hold the whole universe and the yearning to feel the warmth of the summer sun again, Kanani Miyamoto will be creating a custom mural installation using printmaking, traditional Japanese tools, and wheat paste. 

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kanani Miyamoto is an artist and educator. Her art work has shown nationally. She is originally from Honolulu, Hawai`i and is currently living in Portland, Oregon. 

Kanani Miyamoto, is an individual of mixed heritage and identifies most with her Hawaiian and Japanese roots. Important to her work as an artist is sharing and celebrating her unique mixed background in our contemporary art world in hopes to represent her community and the beauty of intersectional identities.

In addition to being a practicing artist Miyamoto is an advocate for art education and a passionate community worker. She teaches at Pacific University, PNCA, Portland Community College, Young Audiences, The Right Brain Initiative and volunteers with p:ear and NW Noggin’s STEAM program. Miyamoto believes creative learning and sharing fosters productive, divergent thinkers and that our society is always in need of more creatives. 

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