Artist Statement

My art is a celebration of resilience, identity, and truth. Through bold, vibrant, and complementary colors I paint patterns inspired by African and Asian textiles. I explore fabrics, fashion, and culture. I draw, paint, and collaborate ideas of ethnic influences.

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Kameko Madere, Los Angeles, California

Education

Azusa Pacific University / MFA Visual Arts 2021

University of Redlands / BA Business Management 2017

Solo Exhibitions

2024 APU Duke Gallery - Azusa, Ca

2021 APU thesis Solo Exhibition - Azusa , Ca

2017 Claremont Forum - Claremont , Ca

2017 Fontana Art Depot - Fontana, Ca

2016 Steelworkers Auditorium - Fontana, Ca

2016 Canyon Crest Winery - Riverside, Ca

Group Exhibitions

2023 Las Laguna Art Gallery - Laguna Beach, Ca

2021 Fontana Art Depot - Fontana, Ca

2020 Fontana Art Depot - Fontana, Ca

2020 APU Spring 2020 - Azusa, Ca

2019 APU Summer 2019 - Azusa, Ca

2018 APU Spring 2018 - Azusa, Ca

2017 Live Oak Art Center - Columbus, Texas

2016 Riverside Art Museum - Riverside, Ca

Awards and Certificates

2024 Certification of Recognition; California Legislature Assembly

2024 Certificate of Recognition; City of Downey

2017 Certificate of Recognition ; Service in the Arts, City of Fontana

Publications

2025 Amazon Publishing / I am Affirmations Coloring Book

2024 APU News - Azusa , Ca

2023 Beverly Hills Art Show - Beverly Hills

2023 City of Commerce - Jurupa Valley, Ca

2022 CIVA / Christians in Visual Arts

2021 July / APU MFA Catalog

2021 Herald New Fontana Community Newspaper

2020 Pelican Publishing Co. / The Praline Lady Picture Book