Xee reiter

podcasting / visual arts /community engagement

Xee Reiter is a talented muralist and visual artist whose work celebrates her Hmong heritage while embracing the diverse communities of Minnesota she has called home for over twenty years. She believes that to be an artist is to fully engage with one’s surroundings and observe the truths they reveal. This guiding philosophy shapes her art, making it both deeply personal and broadly inclusive—rooted in cultural tradition yet reflective of the people, stories, and landscapes around her.

Xee’s public art practice includes creating large-scale murals, designing park signs, and contributing illustrations to publications, all of which serve as powerful storytelling platforms. Through careful symbolism and narrative detail, she honors her Hmong roots while creating work that invites viewers of all backgrounds to connect with and find meaning in it. Her art is not just about aesthetic beauty but about fostering a sense of shared place, identity, and belonging.

Outside of her public projects, Xee is equally dedicated to quieter, introspective creative work. She fills sketchbooks with studies of nature, family recipes, and personal reflections—treating these drawings as visual record-keeping and explorations of memory and tradition. For her, the true power of art lies in its ability to build connections and offer moments of recognition, empowerment, and understanding across communities and generations.

Qualifications

Xee Reiter has over two decades of experience as a professional artist in Minnesota, specializing in large-scale murals and public art installations that celebrate cultural identity and community stories. She is skilled in conceptual design, narrative illustration, and the integration of culturally significant symbolism into accessible visual formats. Her work includes the creation of park signage and contributions to published works, demonstrating her ability to adapt her style to diverse contexts and audiences.

In addition to her public art practice, Xee maintains a disciplined personal practice of drawing and sketchbook studies, showcasing her commitment to continual growth and the preservation of cultural memory. Her deep understanding of visual storytelling, combined with her ability to engage and collaborate with communities, positions her as an experienced and thoughtful artist dedicated to making meaningful, lasting connections through art.

skills

  • highly creative

  • visionary

  • strong communication skills

  • highly skilled visual artist and muralist

Teaching / PRODUCTION experience

  • interviewer and lead podcaster for In Progress’s Joy of Being Program

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