Lennon Wiltbank: Where Art and Life Intertwine
Based in Kirkland, Lennon is the painter and creative force behind LA Wiltbank and her fashion line Nonnel & Nitruc (her first and maiden names, reversed). She’s known for transforming everyday clothing into wearable works of art — hand-painted jeans, reimagined vintage dresses, and structured denim hardened by layers of paint.
“I want to be wild. I want to inspire people to try something new,” she told 425 Magazine.
What began as accidental paint splashes on old clothes has evolved into a full-blown artistic expression that blurs the line between fashion and fine art. Lennon’s wardrobe tells stories — each piece thrifted, gifted, or rediscovered, and often brought back to life with her creative touch.
Beyond the canvas, Lennon is deeply involved in the community. She serves on the boards of Allied Arts of Seattle and the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society, and she mentors young artists through local schools. Her creative process is guided by instinct and emotion.
“I know I’m still figuring it out,” she says. “But I like that. It’s raw. It’s real.”
That authenticity recently caught the attention of KING 5’s “Evening”, where Lennon shared her story and her vibrant philosophy of art-as-life with a wider audience across the Pacific Northwest.
Whether she’s turning an abandoned garage into a floral mural or debuting a runway collection at the Bellevue Arts Museum, Lennon reminds us that creativity doesn’t wait for permission — it simply blooms.
Lennon doesn’t just make art — she lives it. And the rest of us are lucky enough to witness it.
Follow Lennon:
lawiltbankart.com | @lawiltbankart | 425 Magazine Feature | KING 5 Evening
