Waahinhewin Williams Artist Talk

Performer(s)

• Waahinhewin Williams

Files

Abstract

Artist talk by Waahinhewin Williams

Description

Artist Statement

Waahinhewin Williams (she/they), also known as wawieli, is a mixed, Indigenous, two-spirit artist based in Coeur d’Alene, ID. She is Cherokee on her mother’s side and Indigenous Mexican on her father’s side. She works in 2D mixed media to create a vibrant, colorful body of work engaging in food and traditional food ways. Food has always been a form of connection and dialogue in her family, evolving from times of scarcity and reliance on ultra-processed foods to an affordable, healthy diet that reconnects with the traditional foods of her people. Waahinhewin creates food and food-related illustrations with themes of food sovereignty with other related themes such as celebration of food, healthy food relationships, community gatherings, Indigenous peoples’ history and issues, trauma, and environmental justice and sustainability towards the future.

Department

Art

Date

Spring 2026

Disciplines

Art and Design

Recommended Citation

Williams, Waahinhewin, "Waahinhewin Williams Artist Talk" (2026). 2026 BFA Artist Talks. 13.
https://dc.ewu.edu/bfa_artist_talks_2026/13