Draft:East-3

Kenneth "East-3" Nishimura, is best known for his brand designs, graphic arts and murals. Behind the art you will find a seasoned entrepreneur, dedicated project manager and mentor.

Ken’s colorful career as a professional artist began by creating wearable art pieces, murals in public schools and fliers in the mid-1980s. He immersed himself in learning more about Hip Hop Culture during a period of ongoing visits to New York City from 1994 to 2008 and studied with many pioneers. His commitment, efforts and talents were recognized globally through his opportunities to travel and share his art in places such as London, Japan, Shanghi, Ahbu Dahbi and more. Ken was also the primary artist for the Legendary Rock Steady Crew (from NYC) and created many designs, murals and commemorative anniversaries pieces from 1994 to 2008.

East-3's passion, knowledge and experience for Hip Hop Culture allows him to authentically connect to all generations, especially the youth for his current large-scale collaborative projects.

Mr. Nishimura has worked as a graphic and clothing designer, mural artist and program director for numerous organizations, government agencies and celebrities including: Department of the Attorney General, Department of Education, Hawaii Police Department, E Ola Pono Kapolei, recording artist and actor COMMON, Kid Robot (NYC), GQ Magazine, Dj Qbert and Thud Rumble (SF), Play Station Portable (UK), Babe Ruth Band (UK), UK B-Boy Championships, Mighty 4 (SF), Rock Steady Crew/Anniversary (NYC), Dj Tony Touch, Rawkus Records (Priority Records affiliate), Clear Channel Broadcasting and more. Youth & Community Workshops and Programs

2021 - 2022	Olomana Schools Art Workshop 2018		Olomana Schools Art Workshop 2017		Rock The School Bells Hawaii Learning Program 2017		Power Scholars Enrichment Program 2017		YMCA Summer Youth Art Programs 2016 - 2017	Coalition of a Drug Free Hawaii Think Tank 2015		Calligraphy & Fontography with Art: 3-Day Workshop at Diverse Art 2014		Innovations Public Charter School Workshop 2014		Art Workshop at Kealakehe High School 2014		Art Workshop at Boys & Girls Club 2013		Hawai'i Meth Project 2013		Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics STEM Works Industry Day 2013		Spray Away Meth Youth Aerosol Art Workshop 2012		Art Director for Diverse Arts 2012		Sustaining the Spirit Program at Punahou School 2011		AIM Art Workshop at Kalani High School 2011		Youth Street Art Workshop for Diverse Arts 2010		Youth Aerosol workshop and mural for Kaua'i's Under Ground Artist 2008		Cornell University Art Workshop & Presentation

Exhibition & Public Mural Work Projects

2022		Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) “Drive Safe” Collaboration with 					Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HPPUD) 2019		Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Fall 2019 2019		Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Spring 2019 2018		Community Mural Project 2018 “LIVE Art FEAST on Rice Street 2018		Breathe Aloha Mural Tour (BAMT) Fall 2018 2018		Department of Attorney Generals Office Collaborative Youth Mural 2017		Kamalani Academy 2016		Nanakuli Community Mural Project 2016		Lahaina Skate Park Beautification Project 2016		Owl “Pueo” Mural in Kona Hawaii 2015		Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Fall 2016 2015		“Be a Jerk” Underage Drinking Prevention & Awareness Program 2015		Boys & Girls Club Lihue, Kauai Mural Project 2015		Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Spring 2015 2014		Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Fall 2014 2014		Mural Beautification & Program at Molokai High School 2014		Not Even Once Mural Project (NEOMP) Spring 2014 2014		Pow Wow Hawaii 2014		“A Portrait of Hip Hop: From the Inside Out” Art Show 2014		Sheraton Waikiki Mural Installation for New Years Eve 2014		Live painted at Eat The Street Hawaii 2013		Hawaii Meth Project 2013		Pas De Deux Mural Project 2013		Kauai High School Senior Class Mural 2013		Las Vegas Public Mural Works Project Midnight Marauders 2013		Joseph Watson Gallery Exhibition 2013		Pow Wow Hawaii 2013		Qianshuiwan Culture Center Live Art Performance in Shanghi, China 2012		Hasbro (Transformer) x Illest Collaboration Mural 2012		Joseph Watson Gallery Gallery Exhibit 2010		Abu Dhabi UAE Mighty 4Arts & Cultural Event 2010		Mural Donated to Kauai Police Athletic League (KPAL) 2008		Mural at Adidas Originals Store in New York City – Soho 2007		Art Exhibit at Adidas Originals Flagship Store 2007		Mural for Adidas Originals Store 2007		Known Gallery Los Angeles 2005		Elms Lester Painting Hall, London Gallery Show sponsored by Play Station

Design Projects

2019		Department of Health Logo Development & Ad Work design for Na Leo Kane 2018		Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HHPUD) 2018		Statewide Medication Dropbox Project 2017		Logo for Honolulu Zoo’s Zoofari Gala 2017		Logo for City Square Shopping Center 2017		Logo for Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center 2015		Modify Watches Collaboration 2014		Bucketfeet Sneaker Collaboration 2013		Logo Design & Graphics for 15th anniversary of Mighty 4 Art Foundation 2010		Wail Project Los Angeles Collaboration 2007		Cuervo 1800 Painting 2007		Kid Robot Vinyl Figure Collaboration 2003 - 2007	Art Director for Clothing Brand Anomalies 2004		Lonnie ‘COMMON’ Lynn, Jr. Branding, Marketing & Promotions of Echelon Clothing 2004		Lead Designer for Echelon Clothing Brand. 2000 - 2003	Pacific Bar Associates Hawaii Art Director & Management (Wave Waikiki & Hulas 					Bar and Grill)

Awards & Recognition

2022		County of Honolulu Proclamation 2019		County of Kauai Proclamation 2018		Governor’s Certificate 2018		Governor’s Message 2018		County of Hawaii Proclamation 2018		County of Maui Proclamation 2018		County of Union City, CA Recognition 2016		County of Oahu Award of Recognition 2016		County of Maui Certificate of Appreciation 2014		County of Kauai Proclamation