about
Hello!
Uni (she/they) is a Lao traditional illustrator currently based in the Midwest. Her work specializes in dreamy colors and character illustrations, featuring fantastical whimsy in relation to reality. Their wish is to create magick through physical media and to navigate uncharted waters for Southeast Asian (SEA) voices to sparkle. ˖.₊⊹₍ᐢᐢ₎
When not creating in a bubble, they can be found at a market, planning events for local community meetups, consuming an anime series, or simply watching classic Barbie movies!
✦ Clients ✦
⟢ 2025 ── .✦ Collaborators Banner and Signage ✦ Hai Hai Anime Shop
⟢ 2025 ── .✦ Store Collab Raffle ✦ Tr3s.Ojos, BeeBattyStudio, Hai Hai Anime Shop
✦ Exhibitions ✦
2026
⟢ Out Of The Box: An Asian Creative Showcase── .✦ e.s.r., Milwaukee, WI
⟢ Senior Thesis Exhibition── .✦ Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee, WI
2025
⟢ Between Roots & Routes: Letters From The Midwest ── .✦ Satélite, Milwaukee, WI
⟢ Don’t Call Me Junior! ── .✦ Frederick Layton Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2024
⟢ Please Excuse My Dope Asian Swag ── .✦ Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee, WI
2022
⟢ MIAD FYE Student Exhibition ── .✦ Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee, WI
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Curating whimsical fairytale/folktale art, in addition to spreading a blend of magick and nostalgia to the places I explore.
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Partnering with local shops to create community and to support small businesses, while also appealing to the target audience.
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Collaborating with birthday parties and special events to create an enjoyable, immersive experience for attendees/party hosts.