Kellli Maeshiro (b. 1989 Ishinomaki, Japan) lives and works in Manila and Honolulu, Hawaii. She received her BA in Studio Art (Painting) from the Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and completed artist residencies at the Vermont Studio Center (USA) and at the Women's Studio Workshop (USA).

In 2018, she received the George and Nobuko Azumano Award. Her works are characterized as delicate and introspective, creating an inviting atmosphere that portrays themes of longing, memory, and ennui. Selected exhibitions include: National Museum of the Philippines, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Honolulu Museum of Art, Artery Art Space, Mono8 Gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery, West Gallery, Gedok Berlin, and Blanc Gallery.

With memories of (series) was produced while the artist was completing her residency at New York’s Women’s Studio Workshop.