Hi. I’m Mary Tamaki.

I’m a Los Angeles–based artist who finds joy in exploring color, texture, and memory through abstract painting and writing. My canvases are layered with vibrant hues and shifting forms, each one a reflection of the stories, emotions, and landscapes that have shaped me. Painting is my way of translating moments—both fleeting and lasting—into something you can feel as much as see.

Writing is my other practice. I use words to hold onto memory, to honor my heritage, and uncover meaning in the everyday details of life. I also enjoy bringing my writing to the stage, transforming personal stories into performances that connect past and present through voice, movement, and imagery. Whether through paint, words, or performance, my work is an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the stories that live within all of us.

Follow me on Instagram @imjstudios or email me at mary@imjstudios.art to stay in touch. If you’re interested in shopping for art products, visit me at fineartamerica/mary-tamaki.

Thanks for visiting!