Born in Bellingham Washington, was raised on Nooksack Tribal lands she is a member of the Nooksack 306 disenrollment. She is a member of Shxwhá:y Village located in Chilliwack B.C. and Tlingit Alaska. Safi uchi is a multi-talented individual renowned for her abstract expressionist paintings. Her distinctive style features layered thick brushstrokes and bold colors, often incorporating black and white, with subtle shadows of figures and faces sometimes discernible. A consistent element in her work is a lowercase "i," symbolizing the self in one's personal journey, encapsulated in her empowering slogan, "i live." Safi uchi's art is deeply connected to her personal experiences.
serving as a powerful medium for healing and raising awareness about important social issues
within humanity and multicultural communities.
Safi uchi's abstract expressionism is deeply entwined with her personal
journey of healing and a profound need to communicate the complexities of human experience. Through the visceral language of layered acrylics, the raw intensity of charcoal and pastels, and the textured depth of collagraphy prints with ink on paper, she unveils narratives of resilience and vulnerability. The recurring presence of black and white in her abstract pieces serves as a foundational duality, a stark canvas upon which the vibrant chaos of life unfolds.
Within this interplay of light and shadow, subtle forms and veiled figures often emerge, hinting at the unseen stories that shape us.