About Kenji Liu

Kenji C. Liu (劉謙司) is a Los Angeles-based painter, mural artist, and writer whose work explores memory, place, and cultural history. Through paintings, murals, and public art projects, he creates visual narratives that connect personal stories with broader histories of migration, community, and belonging.

Drawing inspiration from Little Tokyo, the San Gabriel Valley, and the layered histories of Southern California, Liu's work often focuses on overlooked people, places, and cultural landscapes. His paintings combine historical research, archival materials, and lived experience to create contemporary works rooted in storytelling.

In addition to his studio practice, Liu collaborates with cultural organizations, businesses, and community groups on murals and public art projects that celebrate local history and identity. He also accepts commissions for custom oil paintings and portraits, creating one-of-a-kind artworks from photographs, family histories, and personal narratives.

His work spans fine art, public art, book design, and cultural research, with a particular interest in Japanese American history, immigrant communities, and the relationship between art and collective memory.

Based in Los Angeles, Liu is available for mural commissions, custom paintings, public art projects, and collaborative cultural initiatives.

His giclee fine art prints of Little Tokyo neighborhood landmarks such as Suehiro on First St and the old Nishi Hongwanji Temple are available exclusively at Nellita’s Craft.