My Story

 

Aloha! My name is Kiliki Wiggins.

I’ve lived in many places across the mainland and traveled throughout the world, and each adventure has left its mark on my art. From the beaches of Hawaiʻi to the historic architecture of Italy and the vineyards of Australia, pieces of those experiences often find their way into my work.

Art has always been part of my life. My dad was raised on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, and my mom grew up in upstate New York. I spent my childhood learning Polynesian history and design from my dad, making leis Grandma Nani, and exploring forests, lakes, and creative projects with mom and family in New York. Those experiences, along with the influence of my artist and inventor uncles, taught me to blend creativity with problem-solving—a combination that eventually became the foundation of my passion for functional art.

Over the years, I experimented with many artistic mediums, including painting, charcoal, mosaics, glass, woodworking, and epoxy resin. After creating epoxy penny floor designs, I discovered my love for transforming art into something both beautiful and useful. Soon friends and family began sending me videos of epoxy river tables, encouraging me to give them a try. One table became two, then evolved into beach scenes, ocean waves, turtles, waterfalls, and other nature-inspired creations.

With the encouragement of my husband, Mike, and my brother, Dan, I launched KiWiKi Designs in April 2019.

Today, I create handcrafted pieces using natural wood and epoxy resin, often inspired by nature and Polynesian art. What started as a hobby has transformed my garage into a workshop, my dining room into a design studio, and my home into a place where creativity never stops.

I believe art is an expression of passion, creativity, and aloha. Much of what I’ve learned came through hands-on experience, trial and error, and the generosity of skilled makers who shared their knowledge with me. In that same spirit, I enjoy helping others learn, create, and bring their own artistic visions to life.

Thank you for visiting KiWiKi Designs and supporting handmade art.

Cheers,
Kiliki