PROJECTS

An exploration of culture and intersections.

Funded by: Concordia University

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The band of storytellers is an Afrofuturistic interpretation of the past.
It features seven fictitious blue characters dressed as musicians, each playing a different instrument in a hall.

The site, locally known as the Brunswick House building, was founded in 1876. The theme of the painting seeks to represent and honour the musical history of this heritage building, by laying focus on Albert’s Hall era.
By the 1970s and 1980s, the upstairs room, known as Albert's Hall after Albert Nightingale, became known as a venue for jazz and the blues in particular, and played host to musicians such as Blossom Dearie, Cab Calloway, Gordon Lightfoot, Oscar Peterson, Muddy Waters, Loretta Lynn, the Climax Jazz Band, Downchild, Blind John Davis, Dr. McJazz, Etta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy.

The juxtaposition of the cartoon looking characters, the musical elements and colours will draw onlookers to the piece and brighten their day

The "Chiki's" are a cross-pollination between African and African American Blues music. their archetype was inspired by the 16th century Benin sculptures, Nok art and Ife bronzes.

Funded by: Mural Routes and Bloor Annex BIA

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