

I’m Kimberly Ann Hawes (Federal Capability Statement Strategist)—a luminary loner, sarcastic author, cultural commentator and visual genius. I prefer my own company, question nearly everything and occasionally appear in formalwear holding a raccoon like it’s a perfectly ordinary Tuesday. Read around. It gets stranger, but it all checks out.

“The first time I heard the folklore of Shine and the Titanic, I learned that history could have rhythm, nerve and teeth. I may never reach that level of lore, but I can give you something just as pure.”

I travel, observe and document what everybody else politely pretends not to notice. Pepper Saint Clair brings together Black history, cultural commentary, social intelligence, travel, lifestyle satire and the occasional Proper Pour—because some truths require evidence, and others require Champagne.
In the meantime and in between time, I turn the colors, memories and odd little details I notice all day into visual art. As Hawsé Sumi, that creativity has found its way into public spaces, international exhibitions, television and editorial features.
Work connected with Pittsburgh's August Wilson cultural arts community
Artwork selected during the Ed Gainey administration for display in the Office of the Mayor of Pittsburgh
Selected alongside eight other artists for that mayoral exhibition
Artwork circulated through offices across Allegheny County
Artwork used as a set backdrop in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown
International gallery exposure in France, Switzerland, Spain, Dubai and Germany
Featured/Branded in New York Weekly
Featured in Artist Closeup
When I need to write, think or sit quietly while the world continues embarrassing itself, this is what I play. These atmospheric sounds create the backdrop for my stories, travels and observations—the music behind Pepper Saint Clair.


I develop clear, polished capability statements for small businesses pursuing federal contracts and prime-contractor opportunities. Complete service details, pricing and the sample document are available through TAJÁMÉ
KIMBERLY ANN HAWES