siez swift

siez swift is a multidisciplinary artist, arts educator and entrepreneur born in bakata abya yala and living in tkaronto turtle island. Exploring the arts, music, movement, mathematics, science, nature, love, dance & culture. bakata to tkaronto turtleisland abya yala. FAM FRESKO NEW TRADITION MUSIC

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Miigwetch. Niá:wen. Mahsi Cho. Ipque. Asante. Gracias. Thank you. . . . Backstage after an uplifting multi arts performance with @newtraditionmusic . . 📷 @classicroots

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Here's a photo of my brother Beny wearing the finished New Tradition Medallón. My first #loom #beadwork on an adjustable loom my dad #built and the #medallion was created by our mom who who used 24k #gold plated 15/0 beads! For the necklace I used 11/0 #black and gold seed beads I got at #gatheringofnations earlier last year. My brother even helped with the finishing as well. #Family #projects in full effect! all in preparation of @newtraditionmusic volume 2 - Return of the Kuisi #album release multi-arts live music & performance Thursday September 1st 2016! at Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. West More info coming soon.. Stay Rooted!

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future prayers.. . .

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What better purpose can art serve than to inspire youth? Detail progress shot of the mural for the Jane and Finch Boys & Girls Club. Thank you to @justbgraphic for providing the opportunity and supplies from @torontocollective.

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><=||Learning new tings ||=>< ______.. .. .. . . . .

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Just finished a commission, a pair of earrings for a friend named after a magical colour "Turquoise Dancers". Everyday I am thankful for the gift to create, and thankful for every being that continues to inspire and support my work.

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A photograph of Cedar I took one time I accidentally locked myself out of my home. LuckiIy I had a camera, so I went with the flow and on a journey ...

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Here is a new pair of earrings I call "Flores Nevadas" (Snow Flowers) Inspired by the adventures of my friend that commissioned me to to make them.

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Created another pair of "Tierra Dancers". Love yourself, love and care for others but always try to have balance between both. Happy family day and happy day of love and friendship.

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Scientist prove today "Vibes existed since day one!"

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Fresko Making Moves 2003 #throwback #bestir #handstyles #fam #TorontoHipHop #siezswift #silkscreen #printing

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Now taking orders.

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Forming Ancestral Movements

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2004 Ting

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Had another uplifting weekend with my partner, connecting with friends, family, relatives, ancestors and future generations. I made these earrings for an inspiring sister that has done great things for us, her family and her community. Since I started on this path, this way of life, I feel blessed to live in a time where we can live this connection because it has been really hard for our relatives and ancestors to keep these tradition alive and to survive and to adapts. The beautiful suffering continues.. love and prayers to everyone.

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Just finished a new earring design commission. I'm not sure what to call these yet but if you have any good suggestions please let me know. Thank you to everyone who continues to support my art! I am deeply grateful :)