Waahinhewin Williams, also known as wawieli, is an Indigenous, two-spirit, queer artist based in the Pacific Northwest.Waahinhewin started her journey by sharing her artwork on social media and streaming on Twitch in 2021 under the name, wawieli. Through her growing community in-person and online, she has grown more into her role of artist, bringing people's dreams and visions to life while showcasing her relatable, whimsy, cozy side. Waahinhewin aims to be a positive representation for other urban, mixed, queer, Indigenous people out there.Waahinhewin earned her Associate's in Art at North Idaho College in 2022. She is currently in school for her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Studio Art, expected graduation in May of 2026.Business Email: [email protected]

As an Indigenous, two-spirit, queer person, I have a long story to tell you about. I share what I enjoy, my imaginative interests, and a relatable perspective on life, my life.As an artist, I treat every day as a new learning experience. I work in 2D mediums in both traditional and digital art, which provides me the flexibility to share my own and other people's stories, visions, and dreams. Art that I create with my hands can provide a sense of relatability, whimsy, and coziness.As I enter my senior year as a BFA student, this is the time for me to explore, learn, try, and have fun with art and creating. Taking the time to slow down and breathe. Enjoy it all.