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Upcoming Project: Rice, Root, and the Road to Cultural Exploration
Join me for my first solo show on May 8th, 2026 at Common Objects!
Hello! I’m Yaminee –
I’m Yaminee – but most people call me Yam! I am an emerging mixed media artist who is passionate about cultural connection and community building! I began showing work in Feb 2023 and have dived into developing my own practice. My favorite medium has become natural materials including rice, lentils, chickpeas, mung beans, and other dried good what remind me of my family. I use these materials to explore texture, history, and natural forms in order to connect with my cultural background. Outside of my personal work, I strive to build bridges and show up for communities in the Seattle area. I volunteer at a local art gallery and look for ways to promote and provide opportunities to local artists.
Discover the Beauty of My Art Collections
Engage with my artistic journey through a curated selection of works that highlight my skills and experiences. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting you to explore the depths of creativity and passion that drive my art.
Media
Seattle Times
“Seattle art exhibit centers immigrant histories, experiences”
Yaminee Patel, a mixed media artist who uses rice as a primary medium, poses for a portrait with a mannequin wearing a sari made out of repurposed rice bags in her downtown Seattle studio on July 17. Patel said she plans to wear the outfit for her first solo show. Patel is one of the artists whose works are shown in the “Wildest Dreams” exhibit at Nino Studio & Gallery in Pioneer Square. (Ivy Ceballo / The Seattle Times)
King5
See the full segment here.
King 5’s Gloria Angelin met with me to discuss my series of food related pieced. She featured “Space Noodle” along with my series of Rice Farmer pieces. For their feature story: “Yaminee Patel creates art honoring where food comes from. Patel connects her South Asian and American backgrounds to turn food into art. #newdaynw.”
CanvasRebel