Yaya Kieu is an award-winning, self-taught artist based out of Kansas City, Missouri. She embarked on her artistic journey in Okinawa, Japan, where she established her business known as "Beyond the Canvas by Yaya." With a passion for creating wearable art, Yaya specializes in crafting one-of-a-kind pieces using various media. Each of her mixed-media wearable artworks is meticulously freehanded, showcasing her original designs.