Inye Wokoma facts for kids

Inye Wokoma is an artist, filmmaker, and journalist. He is also a co-founder of Wa Na Wari, a unique art and community space in Seattle, Washington.

Early Life and Education

Inye Wokoma was born in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in a neighborhood called the Central District in Seattle. For his high school years, he attended Garfield High School.

His Art and Wa Na Wari

Inye Wokoma's art often explores important topics. He focuses on how neighborhoods change, a process called gentrification. He also shares stories about his family's history in Seattle through his artwork.

His art has been shown in two major museum exhibitions. These include This Is Who We Are at the Frye Art Museum and An Elegant Utility at the Northwest African American Museum.

Wokoma helped create Wa Na Wari, a special place for art and community. He started it with co-founders Elisheba Johnson, Jill Freidberg, and Rachel Kessler. Wa Na Wari is located in his great-aunt Birdie's house in the Central District. This organization works to support Black artists in Seattle's historically Black neighborhood. It also helps to keep the community's culture alive as the area changes.