Kenish Harmon

Kenish is a vibrant artist whose practice spans oil paint, graphite, Procreate, and large-scale murals. Her work amplifies underrepresented voices and sparks dialogue around race, identity, and resilience. She blends rich color and intricate detail with storytelling that is both beautifully disturbing and profoundly human. Through her art, Kenish invites viewers to sit with discomfort, reflect on their own perspectives, and recognize the strength of communities too often overlooked.

Drawing inspiration from her heritage and lived experience, Kenish believes art is a powerful tool for change. That change challenges silence while celebrating resilience. Alongside her studio practice, she has worked as an art educator sharing her passion for creativity with the next generation.

Her art career includes residencies with the City of North Charleston and Redux Contemporary Art Center. It also includes invitational exhibitions at Public Works Art Center and a live painting collaboration with Beeple Studios. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally, including group shows at the Oculus in New York City, London Tower Bridge, and exhibitions across New Jersey, California, Oregon, and North Carolina, as well as a solo show in Michigan.

Kenish holds a BA in Studio Art from Claflin University and an MFA from Howard University. Beyond the studio, she enjoys cooking, working out, podcasts, trash television, board games, and time with her loved ones, both two and four legged.