Avalon Paradea

Avalon Paradea is a genderliminal person raised in Waikōloa, Kohala Hema, Hawaiʻi. They are an ʻāina-based visual artist working with natural elements including kapa, plant dyes, and earth pigments, as well as a writer, poet, and musician (amongst other things). Avalon’s work explores topics such as neurodivergence and mind-body wellness, queer expression, and the relationships we share with the lifeforms and landscapes of our island home.