ARTIE SADAHIRO

Artie Sadahiro is a painter, printmaker, and athlete rooted in Seattle, WA and Baltimore, MD. His practice is driven by a philosophy of “living a life to make art about” and the experience of being an engaged, multifaceted citizen.

Sadahiro contends with subjects of varying scale from local ecology like Baltimore’s “pistachio tide” to marginalized identity in athletic spaces and generational consciousness. His work is also informed by his presence in Baltimore’s vibrant communities through outdoor activities such as rowing, cycling, and urban farming. Through the visual language of these rituals and personally significant symbolism, Sadahiro calls viewers into conversation and creates opportunity for introspection. Some work invites reflection on personal values and patterns while others broadcast a cry for systematic and cultural change. Most frequently for urban design intended for humans rather than cars.