Between The Serene and Unknowable
The work I create is inspired by the heartfelt desire to connect to the world where real-time participation has been minimal. As a human who struggled with an undiagnosed illness that left me on the brink of death for two decades – creativity has been my lifeline. This unforeseen lifeline provided a vessel to channel numerous ways to engage with my unfolding story. What is more, it has become a direct connection to other peoples’ stories in this vast world of beauty and complicated life challenges.
For years, my work was based on survival. Now, entering another phase of my life, my work has transitioned into a narrative of personal evolution and highlights how grateful I am to still be alive. The work is rooted in symbolism in touches on subjects such as vulnerability, loss, challenges, beauty, wisdom, and the voice we all have inside.
Aunia Marie Kahn (B. 1977 Detroit, Michigan) is an award-winning and collected American contemporary painter, illustrator, curator, and entrepreneur.
Her work blends figurative subjects with symbols and elements from nature, featuring recurring themes including depictions of women and animal subjects, nature and the profound explorations of mortality and rebirth. Kahn draws her inspiration from a turbulent upbringing and a series of near-death experiences due to chronic illness.
She has exhibited her artwork in over 300+ exhibitions in 10 countries and at institutions such as SDAI, iMOCA, and CAM St. Louis. Additionally, she has lectured at colleges and universities and has been featured in Yahoo, Prevention, and Authority Magazine. She has also held roles as both a gallerist and curator for internationally recognized books and projects.
She is the author and artist (View all Books & Decks) of the “Silver Era Tarot” and “Inspirations for Survivors Oracle.” She has also published various art and photography books such as “The Art of Aunia Kahn XIII,” “Obvious Remote Chaos,” “Minding the Sea Inviting the Muses Over for Tea,” and “Avalanche of White Reason.” She authored and curated collaborative works, including the “Lowbrow Tarot Deck,” “Lowbrow Tarot Collector’s Art Book,” and “Epidemic of Retrospective.” Her artistic contributions illustrated both the Witch’s Oracle and its 2nd Edition. Her forthcoming books and decks include “Lover’s Eye Oracle and Tarot,” “Feathers and Fables,” and “Disintegrations Stars.“
She is also the owner of Rise Visible (25+ years), a web design, SEO, and digital marketing agency.