Draft:East-3
Kenneth "East-3" Nishimura, is best known for his brand designs, graphic arts and murals. Behind the art you will find a seasoned entrepreneur, dedicated project manager and mentor.
Ken’s colorful career as a professional artist began by creating wearable art pieces, murals in public schools and fliers in the mid-1980s. He immersed himself in learning more about Hip Hop Culture during a period of ongoing visits to New York City from 1994 to 2008 and studied with many pioneers. His commitment, efforts and talents were recognized globally through his opportunities to travel and share his art in places such as London, Japan, Shanghi, Ahbu Dahbi and more. Ken was also the primary artist for the Legendary Rock Steady Crew (from NYC) and created many designs, murals and commemorative anniversaries pieces from 1994 to 2008.
East-3's passion, knowledge and experience for Hip Hop Culture allows him to authentically connect to all generations, especially the youth for his current large-scale collaborative projects.
Mr. Nishimura has worked as a graphic and clothing designer, mural artist and program director for numerous organizations, government agencies and celebrities including: Department of the Attorney General, Department of Education, Hawaii Police Department, E Ola Pono Kapolei, recording artist and actor COMMON, Kid Robot (NYC), GQ Magazine, Dj Qbert and Thud Rumble (SF), Play Station Portable (UK), Babe Ruth Band (UK), UK B-Boy Championships, Mighty 4 (SF), Rock Steady Crew/Anniversary (NYC), Dj Tony Touch, Rawkus Records (Priority Records affiliate), Clear Channel Broadcasting and more. Youth & Community Workshops and Programs
2021 - 2022 Olomana Schools Art Workshop 2018 Olomana Schools Art Workshop 2017 Rock The School Bells Hawaii Learning Program 2017 Power Scholars Enrichment Program 2017 YMCA Summer Youth Art Programs 2016 - 2017 Coalition of a Drug Free Hawaii Think Tank 2015 Calligraphy & Fontography with Art: 3-Day Workshop at Diverse Art 2014 Innovations Public Charter School Workshop 2014 Art Workshop at Kealakehe High School 2014 Art Workshop at Boys & Girls Club 2013 Hawai'i Meth Project 2013 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics STEM Works Industry Day 2013 Spray Away Meth Youth Aerosol Art Workshop 2012 Art Director for Diverse Arts 2012 Sustaining the Spirit Program at Punahou School 2011 AIM Art Workshop at Kalani High School 2011 Youth Street Art Workshop for Diverse Arts 2010 Youth Aerosol workshop and mural for Kaua'i's Under Ground Artist 2008 Cornell University Art Workshop & Presentation
Exhibition & Public Mural Work Projects
2022 Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) “Drive Safe” Collaboration with Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HPPUD) 2019 Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Fall 2019 2019 Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Spring 2019 2018 Community Mural Project 2018 “LIVE Art FEAST on Rice Street 2018 Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Fall 2018 2018 Department of Attorney Generals Office Collaborative Youth Mural 2017 Kamalani Academy 2016 Nanakuli Community Mural Project 2016 Lahaina Skate Park Beautification Project 2016 Owl “Pueo” Mural in Kona Hawaii 2015 Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Fall 2016 2015 “Be a Jerk” Underage Drinking Prevention & Awareness Program 2015 Boys & Girls Club Lihue, Kauai Mural Project 2015 Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Spring 2015 2014 Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Fall 2014 2014 Mural Beautification & Program at Molokai High School 2014 Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Spring 2014 2014 Pow Wow Hawaii 2014 “A Portrait of Hip Hop: From the Inside Out” Art Show 2014 Sheraton Waikiki Mural Installation for New Years Eve 2014 Live painted at Eat The Street Hawaii 2013 Hawaii Meth Project 2013 Pas De Deux Mural Project 2013 Kauai High School Senior Class Mural 2013 Las Vegas Public Mural Works Project Midnight Marauders 2013 Joseph Watson Gallery Exhibition 2013 Pow Wow Hawaii 2013 Qianshuiwan Culture Center Live Art Performance in Shanghi, China 2012 Hasbro (Transformer) x Illest Collaboration Mural 2012 Joseph Watson Gallery Gallery Exhibit 2010 Abu Dhabi UAE Mighty 4Arts & Cultural Event 2010 Mural Donated to Kauai Police Athletic League (KPAL) 2008 Mural at Adidas Originals Store in New York City – Soho 2007 Art Exhibit at Adidas Originals Flagship Store 2007 Mural for Adidas Originals Store 2007 Known Gallery Los Angeles 2005 Elms Lester Painting Hall, London Gallery Show sponsored by Play Station
Design Projects
2019 Department of Health Logo Development & Ad Work design for Na Leo Kane 2018 Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HHPUD) 2018 Statewide Medication Dropbox Project 2017 Logo for Honolulu Zoo’s Zoofari Gala 2017 Logo for City Square Shopping Center 2017 Logo for Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center 2015 Modify Watches Collaboration 2014 Bucketfeet Sneaker Collaboration 2013 Logo Design & Graphics for 15th anniversary of Mighty 4 Art Foundation 2010 Wail Project Los Angeles Collaboration 2007 Cuervo 1800 Painting 2007 Kid Robot Vinyl Figure Collaboration 2003 - 2007 Art Director for Clothing Brand Anomalies 2004 Lonnie ‘COMMON’ Lynn, Jr. Branding, Marketing & Promotions of Echelon Clothing 2004 Lead Designer for Echelon Clothing Brand. 2000 - 2003 Pacific Bar Associates Hawaii Art Director & Management (Wave Waikiki & Hulas Bar and Grill)
Awards & Recognition
2022 County of Honolulu Proclamation 2019 County of Kauai Proclamation 2018 Governor’s Certificate 2018 Governor’s Message 2018 County of Hawaii Proclamation 2018 County of Maui Proclamation 2018 County of Union City, CA Recognition 2016 County of Oahu Award of Recognition 2016 County of Maui Certificate of Appreciation 2014 County of Kauai Proclamation
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