Ameya Marie Okamoto
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About
Artist and social justice advocate known for her paintings and her memorial portraits. She is also the founder of the organization IRRESISTIBLE, which connects grassroots organizations with artists who want to be more directly involved in social justice work.
Before Fame
She grew up with a passion for art since she was a very young child. She took many art classes growing up and began creating memorial portraits beginning in 2016. She made a portrait for Christopher Kalonji in 2016 and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche in 2017, both of which became well-known on the Internet. She attended Tufts University and majored in art.
Trivia
She has partnered in making art with many progressive organizations but is largely known for her portraits centered around the Black Lives Matter movement. She held a memorial service for the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas in 2022. She enjoys nail art and has a certification as a nail technician.
Family Life
She was born In New York City and raised in Portland, Oregon. She has Japanese and Chinese heritage.
Associated With
She created a portrait of George Floyd that was used in various protests after his death in 2020.
