Adare (they/them) is a classically trained portrait artist, disability rights activist, and founder of Kīpaipai Art Foundation. Adare's portfolio is recognizable for its vibrancy, use of gold leaf, and focus on cultural diversity. As both a nonbinary and differently abled person with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Adare uses their portraits to shed light on social justice issues. Adare’s celebrated models include rockstars, authors, artists, indigenous rights advocates, and Queer icons who actively improve the world we all live in.
