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.
In the warmer months, Pink Panda brings their practice into the public sphere 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” and celebrate the ephemeral beauty of art.
Through this approach, 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.
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, BGC Winnipeg, Gilbert Park Resource Centre, Tourism Kenora and the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
Upcoming Events*:
February 7, 2025. – First Fridays: Neon Night – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 6pm-9pm.
February 8, 2025. – Glow + Flow: Paint Party – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB.
April 6, 2025. – Winnipeg Punk Rock Flea Market – Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre – 1808 Wellington Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 11:30am-6pm. Vendor.
April 27, 2025. – Raven's End Books: The Horror Bookshop – 1859 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB. 10:00am-5pm. Vendor.
May 2, 2025. – First Fridays: Neon Night: Part 2 – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 6pm-9pm.
May 3-4, 2025. – Glow + Flow: Paint Party – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 1-3pm.
June 6-27, 2025. – Ebb + Flow: Solo Show – Matter Queer Space Manitoba, 433 Graham Avenue, Lower Level*, Winnipeg, MB . June 6-27, Opening reception: June 6 (6pm-8pm).
June 21, 2025. – Queer Maker's Market – Barn Hammer Brewing Co. – 595 Wall Street. Winnipeg, MB. 2-6pm. Vendor.
July 1, 2025. – Chalk party with Pink Panda – The Leaf - Assiniboine Park. Winnipeg, MB. 11am-3pm.
July 1, 2025. – Live chalking – Burland Park – River Park South Community Association, Winnipeg, MB. 5pm-8pm.
July 4, 2025. – First Fridays: Neon Night: Part 3 – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 5pm-9pm.
August 1-31, 2025. – Aqua August: Group Show – Warehouse Artworks – 222 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 5:30pm-9pm.
August 1, 2025. – First Fridays: Neon Night: Part 4 – Tara Davis Studio Boutique – 246 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. 6pm-9pm.
August 8, 2025. – On Deck 2: An all skateboard art show – The Handsome Daughter – 61 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg, MB.
August 16, 2025. – Live Painting – Open Air Market – Main Street. Kenora, ON. 3pm-8pm.
September 5,2025. – Parallel Playground: pop up art collab exhibit with Marc Kuegle. First Fridays – Little Brown Jug – 336 William Ave. MB 5pm-11pm.
September 27, 2025. – TBA. Live Painting – Nuit Blanche, Winnipeg, MB.
October 3, 2025. – TBA. First Fridays, Winnipeg, MB.
November 7, 2025. – TBA. First Fridays, Winnipeg, MB.
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*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