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FRUITFUL HARVEST
Acrylic and aerosol on panel
30” x 32” (76cm x 81cm)
My second piece for the upcoming Thinkspace Projects’ 2 person show, HYBRID w/ Carl Cashman.
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Carl Cashman & Oscar Joyo's "Hybrid."
Currently on view at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, California is "Hybrid," an exhibition featuring new works by Carl Cashman and Oscar Joyo.
Cashman’s vibrant neon colored works are best described as a genre he has coined “neometry,” or neon geometry. The works are hypnotic, at times bordering on the hallucinatory, and blur the distinction between digital and analogue forms. Entirely executed by hand, the paintings are crisp, precise and graphically decisive, though clearly hand crafted rather than digitally produced. Joyo’s work is also deeply rooted in color exploration, due in part to his chromesthesia (the ability to see colors when hearing sounds). Thanks to this unique perspective, he uses various color gradients and intergalactic color schemes, paying homage to his Malawian heritage by his use of fun shapes and patterns that breathe life into the paintings.
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Cozetta Jones aka art by cozi
https://linktr.ee/artbycozi
Her solo show," Melanin & Honey" depicts African American joy, pain, strength and beauty. The exhibit title is inspired by "Soft Magic," a book by Malawian writer Upile Chisala.
Song: Solange "Things I Imagine."
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Billie Zangewa, Cold shower, 2019. Photo by Jurie Potgieter. © Courtesy of Galerie Templon, Paris / Brussels.
Source: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-5-embroidery-tips-leading-contemporary-artists
Zangewa was born in Malawi and raised in Botswana. After graduating in Fine Art Rhodes University (South Africa) in 1995, she returned to Botswana where she began to experiment with textiles. In 1997 she relocated permanently to Johannesburg, working in the fashion and advertising industries, while developing her artistic practice alongside. Via Tate
Billie Zangewa is a half Malawian half South African artist who works on silk fabrics. She lives in Johannesburg. Since 2004, her art has featured in international exhibitions including at the Paris Art Fair at the Grand Palais in Paris. Via Wikipedia
#BillieZangewa #malawianartist #malawianwomen #textileartist #femaletextileartist #womensart #artybwomen #africanart #contemporarytextiles #contemporarytextileart #PalianShow #femaleart
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Malawi: Land of Food and Culture
Popularly known as the “Warm Heart of Africa,” Malawi is a country where you will find the most welcoming and friendly people along with colourful and vibrant culture. The traditional cuisine of Malawi includes dishes made from fresh fish found in Lake Malawi. This country is much more than its spectacular lakes and mountains, Malawi is a land of food and culture. One should surely explore the local cuisine of Malawi along with discovering the culture of this land.
1.Malawian Food
Unlike others, the cuisine of Malawi is not influenced by other cultures; and it has remained traditional from the very beginning. Farming is one of the major professions in Malawi. People enjoy food from ‘tuck shops’ which are small rural shops that offer a variety of snacks. Top corporate travel management companies in Malawi usually arrange such snacks for their guests. These stalls include delicious food items such as meat pies, bunny chow (deep-fried rolls stuffed with a mix of potato and curry meat), and sausage rolls. You are likely to taste the most delicious and fresh fish here, primarily because of fishes caught by the Lake Malawi fishing community.
The popular dishes of Malawi include Chambo, Nsima, Nthochi, Kachumbari, and Kondowde. Among these, Chambo is a Tilapia fish found in Lake Malawi. People consider Chambo the top delicacy while there are other favourite fishes including Usipa, similar to sardines, and Mpasa, similar to salmon. Nsima is a staple Malawi food, made from ground corn and served along with meat or vegetables. The locals can eat this staple food any time of the day. The tomato and onion salad called Kachumbari is also very popular, while you may also try Nthochi bread made with bananas. One can also enjoy the delicacy of Kondowde which is made from water and cassava flour and is served with fish.
When it comes to drinks, nothing can replace South African wines and Malawi gin. A business travel management company in Malawi can provide local drinks to their guests on demand. Carlsberg is one of the most commonly used beers in the country. Malawi exports tea that is known for its incredibly high quality. When you eat or drink at a restaurant in Malawi, tipping is not compulsory but appreciated.
2.Malawian Culture
Malawi is an ethnically diverse land with multiple unique cultures. Chewa is the largest tribe in the country, while other ethnicities such as Yao, Maravi, Tumbuka, and Nyanja call Malawi their home. Most of the tribes of this country are Bantu, a broader ethnicity widely spread in Central and Southern Africa. Bantu is also the language spoken by the locals usually. Malawian people follow a combination of Christianity and traditional tribal belief systems. So, one can say Christianity is the most prevalent religion in this country.
3.Dance
The most crucial element of Malawian culture is dancing. Masks are commonly used by traditional Malawian dancers whether it is for religious or ceremonial purposes. Gule Wamakulu is the most widely known dance form and a secret society of Malawi, performed by the men and women of Nyau society. It is a ritualistic dance that can be performed only during specific occasions, such as
Weddings
Death of a Chief
Coronation or Installment of a new Chieftan
The transition from boyhood to manhood
Funeral of important community members
The dancers wear a mask made up in the shape of beasts. People believe that these masks can capture the spirits of the deceased. This dance form of Gule Wamakulu also teaches moral and social values through character archetypes. The National Dance Troupe in Malawi is partially subsidized by the government. Dance, being the most popular art form in Malawi, receives the only governmental financial support.
4.Music
Along with dance, music is an essential part of Malawi culture. This place is home to one of the largest music festivals in Africa, namely the “Lake of Stars Festival.” during this festival, one can enjoy the traditional music of Malawi on the shores of Lake Malawi. More than 4,000 people get together from Africa and Europe to attend this music festival. Even corporate travel providers in Malawi arrange local music sessions.
5.Literature and Arts
Oral artistry is one of the ancient traditions of Malawian culture in which the texts were kept in memory and recited or performed. The traditional texts used in oral artistry are an immense source of entertainment, commemoration, and instruction. The literature of this country largely deals with myths, folktales, and legends.
The performing arts are not much developed in Malawi; however, local bands play native instruments throughout the country during festivals and celebrations. Dance troupes are becoming more popular because of their performances of relatable daily lives.
Graphic arts including pottery making and wood carving are most frequently bought by tourists and people from other African regions. You will notice that every home and shop has wood statues, primarily of animals, along with carved tables and chairs.
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Comedian Chaponda Visits Chakwera At State House
Comedian Chaponda Visits Chakwera At State House
President Chakwera on Monday hosted celebrated UK-based Malawian comedian, Daliso Chaponda, at Kamuzu Palace.
In their interaction, Dr Chakwera encouraged Daliso to continue waving Malawi’s flag high across the world and being the national treasure that he is.
For his part, Daliso thanked the Malawi leader for supporting the arts industry by creating an environment in Malawi where freedom of…
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Billie Zangewa (Malawian/South African, b. 1973), Cirque d'hiver [Winter Circus], 2007. Embroidered silk, 150.9 x 135.9 cm.
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Billie Zangewa
mother and child, 2015
silk tapestry
125x137cm
Courtesy the artist
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I went to the National Art Gallery in London, and I felt every piece
#art#african#black#blackwomen#malawian#women#africa#england#leonardo#monet#claude monet#painting#gallery#pictures
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Turqouise Timbre
Acrylic/resin on wood
24″ round
#art#afrofuturism#afrosurrealism#painting#illustration#oscarjoyo#chicago#black creatives#black art#urban art#nyasa#malawian art#artists on tumblr
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Hi there, this is Mr Newa, I'd like to inform u that i am bored as hell.
Today (12-03-2020)
I didn't do shit, i spent my whole day playing Toram Online (because I'm an mmorpg anime loving bitch ni**a 😂😂) , drawing (because I'm an artist on Picasso's level👨🏾🎨), watching anime (because I'm an anime loving boy genius 😎), and begging relatives for money (because I'm broke and i like things🤓).
Toram Online
Toram online is my new video game high, i always wanted to be an isekai (other world anime) main character, but i live in reality where the only other worlds i can go to after death (because I'm a Christian💒) are heaven😇 or hell👿, and.... 👀, i guess those places are ok🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️. I love games like Toram online, i created a character that has my dream body😆, i made 6 new friends so far, and because of the hacks in the game i reached level 70 in 3 days😎. That was some of my day.
Drawing
I have been drawing since i was a kid (obviously 😒), but i don't have the Picasso talent i mentioned before😅. I suck at drawing hands and feet, i have a limited understanding of perspective when drawing people and my drawings lack consistency in art style😪.... 🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️Buuuuuut, i love drawing and can't stop doing it, i even when as far as teaching myself animation because drawing cartoons was always more fun than drawing reality🤩 (my brain has developed to admire the unreal👀, probably cause of anime), anyways i draw and threw away most of my drawings (cough cough) 🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️ but one of them is on this post.
Anime
Theres too much to say about anime I'm sorry😂😂😂😂, i've been an anime fan since i was 6, i used to watch Animax my dad in the morning before he went to work. I was watching Knights and Magic, its an isekai (yes I'm an isekai trash love and I'm not ashamed😂🚮). Its about a kid who uses robots to fight monsters 😉. The other anime i watched was this years most cultured anime so far, one created purely for men of culture😌.... Interspecies reviewers, its about a group of men in a fantasy world who have sex with different fictional species from Elves to Plant girl's. Now they called it an anime but I've seen them have uncensored sex several times and i know what sex looks like probably😆.
Poverty 😒
Even the richest Africans have suffered poverty at certain points in their lives and mine ain't easy. When I'm broke i almost have no one to rely on. My guardian is stingy with money and only gives me pocket money and assignment printing money 😪, if i ask her for more she tells me stories of when she was young and says no (i won't do that shit when i have kids or if i ever become a guardian). Sometimes i ask my mum but she has alot on her plate so its like I'm troubling her😪. My sister shares sometimes but we're both students so I'm definitely troubling her. My uncles ask too many questions 😒. I can ask some aunts but they have their own kids to worry about and like i said, "all Africans experience poverty at some point." But i have some part time jobs that help me make wages to keep my poverty short term so... Thank you God, i believe Jesus died for my sins😇.
Anyways that was my Sunday, as usual , thanks for reading i appreciate the time you wasted or passed on this.
Thanks
#blog post#blogger#art#digital art#anime#my day#my life#malawi#malawian#africa#african#poverty#family#drawing#storytelling#my story#my stupid art
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6, 9, and 12 for Paris 😍
thank you for the ask reality! 💖
6. What were they like at school? Did they enjoy it? Did they finish? What level of higher education did they reach? What subjects did they enjoy? Which did they hate?
before being homeschooled, paris hated going to public school mainly because she had trouble making friends. at some point that was more important to her than learning. she eventually begged her parents to homeschool her because of it, and finished the rest of her high school years (or secondary school) online
paris never really had interest in school, so if you were to ask which was her favorite subject—she’d say none lol. in college/uni, she majored in photography and actually went this time to have a fresh start at making friends—which she did, and soon graduated with a bachelor of arts degree
9. Do animals like them? Do they get on well with animals?
paris loves animals, she once wanted a sugar glider as a pet because of how adorable and energetic they are. one of paris’ favorite places to photograph is simply nature. not only because it’s relaxing, but she also get to see the variety species of animals whenever travelling
she’s no animal whisperer or some sort, but they do sometimes ease up to her quickly. it’s kinda amusing to see someone like paris who’s usually chaotic and likes to have endless fun, so calm and focused when it comes to doing something she loves which is photography
12. What is their favourite food?
chambo and nsima. a malawian dish that paris thinks no one but her grandmother and mother can make best. she loves food with lots of combined flavor and they manage to cook it to perfection everytime!
oc asks!
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The Angel Of Hyperion
by pleasesupplymewithyourwahoos
“Who is the Angel of Hyperion?”
Juno looked out the window, smiling fondly as, in a flash of white and blue, the Angel of Hyperion flew by.
“He’s… certainly something, that’s for sure…”
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Peter Ransom is a tired kid who became the youngest CEO in Hyperion City after his father was murdered. Peter Nureyev is the vigilante hero who killed Mag Ransom, he’s the Angel of Hyperion. Juno Steel is the art student (and heir to the Aurinko Crime Family) caught in the middle of it all.
Words: 2677, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English
Fandoms: The Penumbra Podcast
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: F/F, M/M, Multi, Other
Characters: Peter Nureyev, and all his aliases, Juno Steel, Rita (Penumbra Podcast), Buddy Aurinko, Vespa Ilkay, Jet Sikuliaq, M'tendere (Penumbra Podcast), Benzaiten Steel, Mick Mercury, Sasha Wire, Cassandra Kanagawa, Cecil Kanagawa, Alessandra Strong, Nova Zolotovna, Jack Takano, Ramses O'Flaherty, Pilot Pereyra, Brock Engstrom, The THEIA Soul
Relationships: Peter Nureyev/Juno Steel, Rita & Juno Steel, Peter Nureyev & Jet Sikuliaq, M'tendere & Jet Sikuliaq, M'tendere and Peter Nureyev, I'm speaking that tag into existence, Buddy Aurinko/Vespa Ilkay, Benzaiten Steel & Juno Steel, Buddy Aurinko & Juno Steel, Juno Steel & Vespa (Penumbra Podcast), Buddy Aurinko & Vespa Ilkay & Peter Nureyev & Rita & Jet Sikuliaq & Juno Steel, Mick Mercury & Benzaiten Steel & Juno Steel & Sasha Wire, Nova Zolotovna and Peter Nureyev, Alessandra Strong/Nova Zolotovna, YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT - Relationship, Rita/Sasha Wire, Mick Mercury/Benzaiten Steel, Mag & Peter Nureyev, Jack Takano/Jail, Min Kanagawa/Jail, Cassandra Kanagawa & Cecil Kanagawa, Cassandra Kanagawa & Juno Steel, Cecil Kanagawa & Juno Steel
Additional Tags: in this house we love and appreciate Nova Zolotovna, Alternate Universe - Superheroes/Superpowers, this is literally a superhero au, The Angel of Brahma is a superhero, Because someone had to do it, hE'S LITERALLY BASED ON CATWOMAN YOU GUYS, AND HE HAS A SECREST IDENTITY, it's right there - Freeform, Fluff and Humor, Fluff and Angst, Angst, oh god there will be so much angst, Secret Identity, Mutual Pining, Childhood Friends, but like, Frenemies, childhood enemies with a a shared incentive, it's literally all the tropes, Juno says acab, also juno is an art student and a barista, Peter is a rich boi, rita owns a coffee shop and studies fashion, this is semi canon compliant?, but it's like s3 juno and Peter doing season 1 stuff, soooo, idk how to explain this fic just read it pls, also buddy and vespa adopted the steel twins when they were like 7, FOUND FAMILY BITCHES, no beta we die like mag, also m'tendere speaks a lil chichewa, because anjimile is malawian, and my aunt is malawian, and because I said so, It's MY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FIC and I MAKE THE RULES
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Made a pretty cute bralette today 🧡💛#crochet#crochettop#crochetbra#yellow#mustardyellow#slowfashion#diy#knit#yarn#wool#handmadeclothes#african#malawian#girl#fashion#art#wool
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Billie Zangewa (Malawian, b. 1973), Vision of love, 2018. Silk tapestry, 98 x 135 cm.
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