Kimberly Ann Hawes | Artist of the Seen and Unseen
I’m Kimberly Ann Hawes, and I create art that feels like it already knew you.
Award-winning, internationally exhibited, and a little defiant by design.

I blend the timeless and the digital, offering works that move between worlds — canvas, screen, and spirit.
Whether it’s minimalist elegance, Afrocentric glamour, food-inspired wonder, or fashion-forward statements, my art isn’t made just to be looked at. It’s made to be felt.
If your walls could whisper, they’d ask for this.
About the Artist
Artistic Journey
Spirit-led, I forged my path through resilience and imagination. My work weaves Afrocentric storytelling, modern glamour, and Japanese aesthetics into a visual language that’s both ancient and ahead of its time.
Recognition
From the Mayor of Pittsburgh’s Office to international galleries and TV, my art travels widely. As an August Wilson House Fellow and featured artist, I create not just images, but masterpieces.
Inspiration
Fueled by cultural memory and ancestral power, I blend history, fashion, and survival into fine art-digital and traditional-that speaks and stirs. Each piece is a whisper from the past and a spark for the future. the future.
Featured Works: Digital Art
Home Décor
My portfolio

www.hawsesumi.art

Hawse Sumi

Welcome to Hawsé Sumi Gallery, where art transcends the ordinary. Each piece reflects cultural narratives and personal journeys, blending traditional and modern aesthetics. My gallery celebrates diversity and depth, crafted by an artist who is a storyteller. Explore a world where every artwork inspires introspection and emotion. This space is more than a gallery; it's a place of healing and connection, where art meets soul. Step into Hawsé Sumi and experience unapologetic beauty. Each piece tells a story of resilience and the unyielding power of the human spirit. Welcome to a transformative journey.

The Creative Process
Walking around Pittsburgh
I wander Pittsburgh, letting the city’s energy spark new ideas.
Visualize the colors
I visualize colors and curate references, building a palette and mood
Digital Drafts
Concepts come to life digitally, where I refine and experiment.
Final Artwork
The vision becomes reality-crafted into finished pieces that speak for themselves.
Exhibitions
1
May 1 2025
ART BAR GRENADA GALLERY
2
Art Basel 2024
Emerging International Artists
3
Nicolette Gallery Berlin
4
Art gateway ~ July-September (2025)
Extended stays in Bali, Kyoto and Dubai
Connect
Contact
Email: info@hawsesumi.com
Social Media
Instagram: @hawsesumi Facebook & TikTok: @hawsesumi
Shop Online/www.hawsesumi.art
Limited edition prints
Original works
Digital downloads