Kelly Akashi is an artist whose practice frequently engages with the intersection of personal history and physical form. Her work often utilizes glass and other materials to examine the fragility of objects and the passage of time.

Her recent work includes Monument (Altadena), a large-scale installation created for the 2026 Whitney Biennial. This piece, a 13-foot glass brick structure, serves as a replica of a chimney that remained standing after her home and studio were destroyed in the 2025 Eaton Fire.

Akashi continues to receive significant institutional recognition, including her inclusion in the 2026 Whitney Biennial and the 2025 Roppongi Crossing triennial at the Mori Art Museum.