Emily Kiwa Tanaka
About Kiwa
My art is inspired by the following. A love for the sea π§ββοΈ. My Nikkei, Japanese-American culture π. A fascination with architecture and Long Beach life π. –Β Emily Kiwa Tanaka
Emily Kiwa Tanaka (Kiwa) trained in Japanese brush calligraphy and has a degree in Architecture. She had a career in engineering and architecture. However, her focus shifted. Now, she makes art (ceramics and illustration). She volunteers in her neighborhood. Her gig work includes being a barista and contracting for a planning company.
Furthermore, she delights folks by sharing her art at the Allery in Bixby Knolls on First Fridays. She was a founding organizer of Long Beach Zine Fest and has participated in several group shows. Kiwa’s art practice enables her to capture ideas that float through her mind. She experiments with clay and drawing, and, above all, strives to lead a meaningful and creative life.
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