The inspiration
I usually start with a trip to the river before I start painting. It always seems to calm me, especially in the middle of winter when the water is half frozen and there is motion between the ice and the current. I often find myself bringing home little found objects and containers of water after my visits to incorporate them into my work. Ill either use the water to paint with or paint a piece inspired by the texture or shape of the found object. Water is home to me – it is my source of inspiration, relaxation, calmness and peace.”
TAFUI X V.A.G.
Image of “Patois” a Mural Installation at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s - Where do we go from here exhibit.
PRINT FUNDRAISER
I'm so excited to announce my collaboration with the Vancouver Art Gallery to raise funds to pay for a student's tuition at OCAD. All the proceeds from sales of this limited edition print will support the Black Youth Design Initiative at the Ontario College of Art & Design University, Toronto, and programming at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Pick up a print today.
EAU NOIR COLLECTION
This pattern was Inspired by the sand and pebbles that's tossed on the snowy winter road. The pattern began as abstract reverse painting in Tafui's watercolour pad. The artwork was then scanned and slightly edited achieve the best reproduction quality, then converted into a repeating pattern.
* Please not that the pattern placement may vary slightly when ordering pairs
- 8 inches wide X 7 inches high
- Black and White
- 100% Organic Belgian Linen
- zipper enclosure
- Made in Canada