Biography

Hello there!

My name is Aimi, and I am currently a Minnesota-based Asian American artist. My pronouns are she/her/hers! I graduated from St. Olaf college with a B.A. in both Studio Art and Asian Studies, and I currently am a resident Fifth Year Emerging Artist at St. Olaf.

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So, a little bit about my work! I love working mostly with 2-D mediums, especially ones that allow for bold and vibrant colors, like acrylic paint or ink. However, I am always open to trying new things, as I am a firm believer in not sticking in one category. Other methods I work or have worked in are digital, wood sculpture, ceramics, intaglio prints, lithography, mixed sculptural media, and new media. 

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You may notice that my work often features Asian style influences or motifs, as a result of living in mixture of East Asian and Asian American culture. I am extremely passionate about centering Asian women in my creations, and especially giving them a space of dignity, power, and personality. This became even more important than before with the rise in COVID racism and violence, which are one of the many examples of long-rooted anti-Asian sentiment in America still being alive and well today. However, I also like to work whenever inspiration strikes! Not all of my art has a larger meaning, but I always put a part of my personality and a lot of energy into what I create.

 

Aside from art, my other interests include trying new foods, listening and dancing to music, gardening, animals, experiencing new places, and connecting with friends.

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Happy browsing, and feel free to stay as long as you'd like!

- Aimi

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