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KALEIDOSCOPE
Hey Guys!
I wanted to let you know that my artwork will be on exhibition at the Ottawa City Hall Art Gallery along with the other wonderful artist that the city recently added to their 2018 public collection. You can read more about it here, or you could go take a look at the City Hall Art Gallery, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario from December 06 –January 30, 2019.
ADDRESS
Last weekend was The Vancouver Interior design show, and I was curious to find out what west coast design scene looked like in person. There were loads of events that took place across the city and Address was one of them.
When I first heard about Address - ‘An assembly of designers and makers’ I knew I had to go. The show was started by Kate Duncan a Vancouver based furniture designer who felt like her work didn’t fit into the traditional craft or trade shows. Kate felt like her growing company was too small trade shows but too big for craft shows. Like a real problem solver, she decided to create her own show and invited a bunch of other designers to join her.
The vibe of the show is warm and welcoming you felt as if you were entering a large family gathering filled with beautiful, well-made goods. I highly recommend it! If you would like to find out more about the designers you can visit their site here.
WEST ELM POP UP
Hi Guys, I have a special announcement to make ;) I will be hosting a pop-up shop at the West Elm store in Vancouver. I will be showcasing some of my classic prints and also a bunch of new ones too! If you're in the area make sure to swing by to say Hi! It will be at 2947 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC from 12:00-4:00 September 15.
CITY PURCHASE
In the constant aim to be better at our craft, we often forget to pause and celebrate our accomplishments, and I am no different. A few weeks ago I received some great news, The city of Ottawa purchased a few of my paintings for their permanent collection. I have to admit I am going to miss them but I am excited to go visit them in their new home.
There will be a vernissage later on this year, and I'll definitely keep you posted with the details about the event.
T
NEW ART FESTIVAL
Hey guys!
I can't believe it's June already! I just wanted to let you know that I will be at the New art festival this year! It's also known as "the Glebe Art in the Park". It from June 9-10 at Central Park ( Glebe) from 10-5 p.m. this Saturday & Sunday so if your looking for something to do come by and say hi! :)
OTTAWA ART GALLERY
The local Arts community received quite the gift this weekend with the opening of the newly renovated Ottawa Art Gallery. The walls are filled with loads of regional art, and it seemed as if the entire city was there! I have to say that the space is stunning! You have to check out the Firestone staircase when you're there.
On Sunday they had members meet and greet with some of the featured artists. I was one of the artists who participated in the event, meeting some of my fellow artists was the highlight of my evening. Below you can catch a glimpse of some of their work that's currently being sold at the gift shop.
TAFUI AT THE OAG
Hello everyone! I'm pleased to announce that my work is now available at the Ottawa Art Gallery gift shop. The gallery has been under construction for some time, and they are reopening this weekend. The official inauguration of the Ottawa Art Gallery expansion project will be held in the OAG’s lobby, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge at 11 a.m.
I will be there so come by, see my work and say Hi!
METATRONIA
Not sure if you guys have seen this video as yet but let's say its one of the best things I've seen in a long time. Metatronia is a collaborative performance piece by Solange Knowles for the Hammer museum, and I love every second of it! Go check it out here.
AXENEO 7
Here's more pictures of the art meets fashion show at Axeneo 7. The pieces above are from Manon Labrosse and the patterns are from her paintings, seen below. I particularly loved the way the green paintings translated onto the sweat shirt.
ALL ABOUT LAST NIGHT AT AXENEO 7
A few months ago my friend Manon Labrosse asked me if was interested in attending a fashion show showcasing local artist in collaboration with Print All Over me at Axeneo 7 I yes immediately. Little did I know how cool the building is and how amazing the event would be! I couldn't believe that I didn't know about this really cool artsy spot! The show consisted of over 15 Ottawa - Gatineau based artist it was so refreshing couldn't put my camera down! I took so many pictures, I will create a two-part blog post.
Above is the work of Caroline Money, Etienne Gelinas & Amd. I particularly loved how the black & white patterns translated on their garments. All the clothing will be for sale at Axeneo 7 for the next few weeks if you're interested in checking them out.
SHOP UPDATE
I've been updating the shop with a whole bunch of goodies. Above is the latest 18 X 18 pillow called Chelsea dust in salt. I really like the way the pattern looks in the reverse which I call "salt".
I've also added new print and new sizes to your old favourites :). I've also changed the sizes of my signature square prints to 13 X 13 from 11 X 11 the price has also reflected that change. At first when I designed my prints I wanted them to fix most store bought frames (many Ikea). They have now changed the size of their frames and matte so I have to do the same to accommodate that.
Go take a look and let me know what you think.
PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAITS
I am sure by now you've all seen the unveiling of the Barak & Michelle Obama's portraits that they commissioned from world famous Kehinde Wiley & Amy Sherald. As I watched the interviews of the artists yesterday I had a flash back to a conversation I had with a painting professor my university days. His name slips my mind but I never forgot what he said. He told me that Fine Art was the "last frontier" for black people in North America. Now being from Jamaica where I was never a visible minority (race or gender) many of the isms that minorities who where born in North America face had never been an issue for me. It wasn't until I moved to Canada for my post secondary education that I encounter some of those isms.
Ok I digress...... back to that professors conversation. He began to explain the many issues and isms that I would face with as a black woman in Fine Art & Design living in North America. He talked about how people of African decent was not seen in the same intellectual light as other fine artists. He also listed many of the well known African American artist where just well known as "African American" artist.
I remember leaving his class room feeling really depressed and disappointed it also made me realize why I was the only black person in 97% of my art classes. I was also really grateful and happy that I was from Jamaica where I didn't feel bogged down with other peoples baggage.
With that being said I've always been a hopeful optimist in a realistic sort of way. So am much as he gave me a dose of his reality I always hoped that things would be different when I was done doing my thing and it was for me. The thing is, I moved back to Jamaica after school and at that time that was my saving grace.
Fast forward to me being back in North America, I noticed some of those issues that professor had told me about still being played out today. Although there has been some change that change has been slow until now.
Today, the day after the unveiling there is a new twist on an old conversation I am once again hopeful & proud. The works of Kehinde Wiley & Amy Sherald speaks volumes in more ways than one! Just look at the past portraits the style in which they were painted the emotion they once wanted to evoke. What the Obamas did is a refreshing change especially now that we are living in what I call the " Us & Them" period in time. For me this unveiling is especially important to all the hopeful budding artist out there that there is a place for them.
Now all I can hope is that some of that positive ebb and flow moves north.
Happy Tuesday everyone!
NEW YEAR
Hey Everyone!
Yes I know its been ages! Let me start out by saying I hope you're having a great start to your new year. For me I'm hoping this year will be better to me than the last two. As many of you know I lost my mom in 2016 and then my dad in 2017 and I really needed to take some time to process things. Over the past few months I've had the opportunity of meeting some of you and I want to thank you all again for your kind words and encouragement.
When I started this blog I wanted it to be a space to inspire and to be inspired so the last thing I want to do is to share my pain.
With that being said, you will be hearing from me a lot more often, still working on my schedule since I am juggling many hats. I also think I'm gonna be doing a bit of a refresh to spice things up a bit so stay tuned.
XoXo
Tafui
CANTHIUS MAGAZINE
So I have some good news to share! I'm the featured cover artist for Canthius magazine . They are a small independently run magazine that is Published bi-annually out of Ottawa and Toronto. Canthius takes a refreshing approach to sourcing their content, something I wised more publishers took the time to do. You can read more about them here.
OLIVIER VAN HERPT
Solid Vibration from Studio Ricky van Broekhoven on Vimeo.
It's not very often I'm completely blown away by a 3D printed object, to be honest with you they have always seemed to be another excuse to dump more unwanted plastic into our world. BUT this new COS x collaboration with OLIVIER VAN HERPT is just to die for. OLIVIER VAN HERPT is a designer based in the city of Eindhoven in The Netherlands who spent the past 2 years developing his own ceramic 3D printer.
HOTEL MONO
So by now EVERYBODY & their dog knows I love black and white! This hotel was definitely meant for me! Just look at it. The use of simple line to visually divide the space is so smart. I also loved the exposed clothing rack. So if anyone wants to feels like flying me somewhere :) this place is definitely on my bucket list.
You can check out more about hotel Mono here
NOTE FROM JAMAICA
Let's just say that It's been quite the couple of months, My dad was in the hospital twice and now I'm back in Jamaica staying with him for a bit. I have to admit it hasn't been easy. I know that life isn't always perfect but It's hard watching my only living parent go from driving them self around to not being able to basic things on their own. Coming back to our old family house was pretty hard because the memories of mom is still pretty fresh. There are traces of her everywhere, even in this pretty palm tree the planted a few years ago.
Hope you guys have a great week!
T.