About me
“I believe that as humans, we have an incredible power—the power to uplift, to love, and to support one another. No one should have to prove they are worthy of dignity and respect. We all deserve it, simply because we exist.
As a mixed woman of color, I’ve seen firsthand how the world can be both beautiful and painful. I’ve felt the weight of division—racial, financial, and social—but I’ve also witnessed the undeniable strength of community, resilience, and love. I want to use whatever power I have to create and support spaces for POC, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, because our voices, our stories, and our art matter.
With my art, I want to shine a light on both struggle and joy, on what needs to change and what needs to be celebrated. I believe in fighting for what’s right, in using my voice and my creativity to challenge injustice while also creating moments of beauty and connection. Because at the end of the day, my purpose is simple: to create, to inform, to uplift, and to fight for a better world.”
-Amaya Yoshikawa
Biography
Hello! I’m Amaya—a 25-year-old artist, activist, and storyteller based in Sonoma County, California. Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, thanks to my grandmother and the people who nurtured my creativity along the way. What started as simple sketches of the world around me has evolved into something much deeper—a way for me to process, reflect, and speak on the things that matter most.
As an Asian African American, I see the world through a lens of both beauty and struggle. My work is rooted in humanity, the earth, and the connections between them. I want my art to challenge, to inspire, and to bring people closer to stories that deserve to be seen and felt.
Living with ADHD means my journey hasn’t always been linear, but art has always been my anchor. It’s how I make sense of the world, and despite the struggles, I push forward every day to bring my visions to life.
My goal is to make a living doing what I love while giving back to the communities that have shaped me. I’m always pushing myself to create art that sparks conversation and change. If my work can make someone pause, reflect, feel a little less alone, or just give them an ounce of joy, then I know I’m on the right path.