Kai Lava was born in Hawaii and named for Princess Ka’iulani. Discovered by the artist Wyland, she has built a career that runs from gallery walls to the largest rooms in Las Vegas — a permanent exhibition at The Venetian, commissioned work for Allegiant Stadium and Resorts World, and paintings held in the private collections of Mariah Carey, Mike Tyson, and Conor McGregor. She paints in oil, in the technique of the classical masters, about connection, transformation, and the places we come from.
Kai Lava Studio is the commercial arm of her practice: it licenses her imagery for hospitality spaces, packaging, and brands, and offers digital collections of her work for personal use. Originals, signed prints, and commissions remain with her galleries — visit kailava.com.
Selected venues & collaborations
The Venetian (permanent exhibition) · Allegiant Stadium · Resorts World Las Vegas · Vegas Golden Knights · Madame Tussauds · Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame