Kimira Reddy is a multifaceted artist and creative professional whose passion for design and the arts extends beyond her professional achievements. As an accomplished artist, award-winning set designer, and creative director, Kimira has played a crucial role in shaping the artistic landscape of the unceded Coast Salish Territories. Her diverse portfolio includes virtual reality experiences, set designs, and art installations.
Originally from South Africa, she pursued her MFA in Design at the University of British Columbia, leading to collaborations with prestigious organizations like Vancouver Opera, Canada Wild Arts Society, University of British Columbia and the Indian Summer Festival.
Beyond her professional work, Kimira enjoys playing violin with the Sunshine Coast Orchestra and practices Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. She finds inspiration in nature, often walking along the beaches of the Sunshine Coast.
What people are saying
“Suspended from the ceiling, the visual tableau incorporates a medley of vibrant materials—fabrics, threads, flowers, driftwood—that visitors can view while seated on beautifully ornate Indian carpets sourced by Reddy.”
Emily Lyth
“Kimira Reddy’s set design of rocks and suspended silver birch trunks easily transitions from the natural landscape of the woods to domestic scenes with the aid of simple but effective”
Christine Pilgrim
“With its stacked planes of brightly coloured windows and doors, Kimira Reddy’s set design is visually pleasing and speaks to layers of memory.”
Colin Thomas
“Kimira Reddy’s set is first-rate, transforming the Firehall Arts Centre’s stage into a locker room complete with a shower, and lots of attention to detail, from water bottles to hockey players’ personal belongings strewn about.”
Vince Kanasoot
Kimira Reddy Creative Director 