Who is Pink Panda?
Pink Panda (they/she) is a multidisciplinary urban contemporary artist based in Winnipeg, Canada, living and working on Treaty 1 Territory. Working across chalk, spray paint, acrylics, and UV-reactive paint, their practice began with chalk drawings of original monster characters inspired by childhood imagination. Over time, their work has evolved into a deeper exploration of identity, expressed through vivid colour palettes and intricate line work rooted in mindfulness and the present moment.
During the warmer months, Pink Panda brings their practice into the public by longboarding through the city, leaving chalk drawings for passersby and performing live “pop-up” painting installations. These temporary works embody their mantra "Be in the moment," encouraging a mindful approach and the art of letting go.
Pink Panda offers a perspective on connection between self, community, and the world around us. Their work has been presented in three successful solo exhibitions as well as numerous group shows, with collectors across North America drawn to the vibrancy, detail, and layered narratives of each piece. Extending this commitment to connection, they also serve as a guest artist in schools, organizations, events, and summer camps, guiding creative experiences for kids, youth, and adults alike.
Artist Statement
Painting is my sanctuary. It’s where I go when I need to breathe, reflect, and release. Living with anxiety, I often wrestle with internal noise, but art helps me find clarity through colour, line, and movement. My work is raw, layered, and often spontaneous. It draws from my love of bright colours, street art, and the emotional weight of everyday moments. Each piece is part of what I call my Pandamensional reality, a place shaped by past experiences, cultural roots, and imagined futures. Through live painting, chalk drawings, and mixed media canvases, I practice staying present. I embrace imperfection and share the vulnerability of being in process. I hope viewers can lose themselves in the rhythm, texture, and emotion of my work, and maybe discover a piece of themselves in it.
Painting is my sanctuary. It’s where I go when I need to breathe, reflect, and release. Living with anxiety, I often wrestle with internal noise, but art helps me find clarity through colour, line, and movement. My work is raw, layered, and often spontaneous. It draws from my love of bright colours, street art, and the emotional weight of everyday moments. Each piece is part of what I call my Pandamensional reality, a place shaped by past experiences, cultural roots, and imagined futures. Through live painting, chalk drawings, and mixed media canvases, I practice staying present. I embrace imperfection and share the vulnerability of being in process. I hope viewers can lose themselves in the rhythm, texture, and emotion of my work, and maybe discover a piece of themselves in it.
Pink Panda has worked and collaborated with clients including: Tara Davis Studio Boutique, Expert Electric, Inspire Community Outreach, Beyond Boundaries Academy, Macanta Design Build Inc., Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc., Downtown Biz, Transcona Biz, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Studio Central/Artbeat Studio, Scam Skate, Warehouse Artworks, BGC Winnipeg, Gilbert Park Resource Centre, Tourism Kenora, Manitoba Children's Museum and the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
Upcoming Events 2026*:
June 4. – Wildest Dreams – Live Chalking with public.
June 6 – MEME at The Cube – Vendor.
July 1 – Live Chalking and Chalk Party – The Leaf, Formal Garden Way, Winnipeg, MB. 11am-3pm
July 1 – Live Chalking and Chalk Party – Highbury School – 4pm-7pm
July 3 – First Fridays – Back Alley Artist Studios– 61 Albert St. Winnipeg, MB. 5:30pm-8pm
July 5 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Community Chalk party, Corydon Ave./Arbuthnot St., Winnipeg, MB. Noon-4pm
July 12 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Event Cancelled due to extreme heat
July 17 – Summer in the City – Hip-Hop Event with Local artists, Sidestage, 700 Osborne St.Winnipeg, MB. 9pm-2am
July 25-26 – Crave Nite Festival – The Forks CN Stage & Field, Winnipeg, MB. Time: Sat: 3-11pm, Sun 2-10pm
August 7 – First Fridays: Luminescent Flow w/Liquidsnlights – 290 McDermot Ave. 5th floor, 6-9pm (artist talk at 7pm)
August 9 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Community Chalk party, Corydon Ave./Arbuthnot St.,Winnipeg, MB. Noon-4pm
August 16 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Community Chalk party, Corydon Ave./Arbuthnot St.,Winnipeg, MB. Noon-4pm
August 23 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Community Chalk party, Corydon Ave./Arbuthnot St.,Winnipeg, MB. Noon-4pm
September 6 – Open Corydon: Little Italy – Community Chalk party, Corydon Ave./Arbuthnot St.,Winnipeg, MB. Noon-4pm
September 26 – Nuit Blanche – TBA
*Events will be updated throughout the year. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
Top Photo credit: Kelly Morton Photography. Bottom Photo credit: Nüro