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868CodeTT | T&T Identity

afrorutzconnection — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:59:13 +0000

A fingerprint design showing the national colours of Trinidad & Tobago. Red, White & Black

Just as no two fingerprints are the same, the peoples of T&T are unlike any other in the world. Our warmth, love and generous spirit welcomes all to our beautiful twin island.

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868CodeTT | T&T Pride

afrorutzconnection — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:40:55 +0000

The hummingbird taking flight in our national colours res, black & white.

The symbolic meaning of a hummingbird reminds us to let love and light into our lives. So to we must embrace the love for our country and our fellow man wih open arms.

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868CodeTT | T&T Independence 60

afrorutzconnection — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:50:04 +0000

Unisex Roundneck Tshirt

Here's to 60, Sweet T&T!

We are a strong and proud people. Our love for our country runs deep in our souls.

Let's celebrate all that we are and wear our Independence with style!

Trinidad and Tobago achieved full independence via the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962 on 31 August 1962 within the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as its titular head of state. On 1 August 1976, the country became a republic, and the last Governor-General, Sir Ellis Clarke, became the first President.

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‘Freedom no. 55’ Kavir Mootoo, 2022. Acrylic on 8″ x 10″ canvas board. Unframed. SOLD

kavirmootooart — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:57:03 +0000

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‘Freedom no. 40 (In Flow)’ Kavir Mootoo, 2022 Acrylic on 6 1/2″ x 60″ stretched canvas. Framed as shown. SOLD

kavirmootooart — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:28:42 +0000

To continue my long and narrow pieces, I bought some unstretched canvas. This is the length of the canvas I got which excited me tremendously!!

I worked on it on a table to create different sections - a ladder of sorts of various textures, each area pushing it, playing, trying to see what can happen.

I see this piece fitting onto a space on a wall where a larger painting would be difficult to accommodate.

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‘Freedom no. 17 (The Blue Reveal).’ Kavir Mootoo, 2021. Acrylic on 20”x24” canvas. Framed (25″X29″ with frame)

kavirmootooart — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000

ABOUT THE PROCESS -

A blank canvas represents a world of opportunity. It is exactly that - a blank canvas.

I try to let what is speaking to me come to the fore. How am I feeling? Is a colour on my mind? A colour I recently got? One that has been on my mind because of the texture of its particular brand? Or is it a shape or part of the canvas that is speaking to me? Is it something I saw online or on TV or in the garden? Maybe I can’t even name it but it is there!

I know that it is THAT inkling which I could do. It is listening to this which I find deeply self-affirming. It involves a TRUST and a KNOWING which I find priceless.

Metallic white and blue paint. Covering over and then taking away were just some of the actions that felt deep and true.

What is that inkling, that idea that is speaking to you - perhaps one you’ve been putting off? Could you give birth to it?

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‘Just like my Sister’s Greeting Cards.’ Kavir Mootoo, 2022. Acrylic and 3-dimensional paint on 6″x9″ linen. (Framed)

kavirmootooart — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:51:29 +0000

My eldest sister, who is also an artist, gave me the 'ends' of canvas that were left over from work she'd done. She knows how much I believe that we through away too much 'stuff' which could be re-used and which is filling up the world's landfills so she passed on several pieces of her linen to me.

I painted one length of linen over the course of a few days and cut it into 4 pieces as it seemed to lend itself to this. This is one of those pieces. The other 3 pieces are no longer available.

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‘Freedom no. 55 (Plan drawing/ paving stones/ textures).’ Kavir Mootoo, 2022. Acrylic on 10 1/2″ x 23″ canvas. Unframed.

kavirmootooart — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:25:17 +0000

Abstract expressionist piece that feels inspired by the plan drawings that I did when I studied Landscape Architecture - which I loved and which stayed with me (in this, paving stone paths lead to different areas and textures) and framing of the whole piece in a shape that isn't a clean rectangle.

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‘Freedom no. 54’ Kavir Mootoo, 2022. Acrylic on 4 1/2″ x 16″ canvas. Unframed. SOLD.

kavirmootooart — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:01:11 +0000

This is one of the long and narrow pieces that I did recently - this one to suit a small space.

#abstractexpressionism

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‘I had enough of COVID – looking for another planet to live on.’ Kavir Mootoo and Abhishek Gupta, 2022. Fabric paint and bleach on 100% organic cotton, union-made T-shirt. SOLD

kavirmootooart — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:50:21 +0000

'I had enough of COVID - looking for another planet to live on.' Kavir Mootoo and Abhishek Gupta, 2022. Fabric paint and bleach on 100% organic cotton, union-made T-shirt.

Collaboration with artist and chef, Abhishek Sengupta. This Hand-painted One-off 100% organic cotton, union-made T-shirt is seen as a piece for a special occasion - we love the look of black with bits of gold, silver and metallic red shine for a comfortable, relaxed but dressy look.

As with all clothes, it can be altered over time to create new looks by more art being added, by adding appliques, by cutting, etc, etc - the possibilities limited only by one's imagination. #makeitlast !

About the process….I learnt once a great lesson about working with others on a creative project. I was painting some fabric for a friend years ago. As could happen, I was nervous and unsure of what to do. He told me to 'play myself' meaning to 'do my thing' and that meant he trusted me. This is all I needed. I loved being validated like that.

Abby and I did the same with this. Our styles are different but we felt eager to do something together - to explore and meet somewhere - wherever that would be.

We hope you enjoy what we've created.

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‘Red…..Exactly!’, Kavir Mootoo, 2022. Acrylic on 9″x41″ stretched linen. SOLD

kavirmootooart — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:24:23 +0000

Abstract expressionist painting - the freedom of this style with the formality of red lines. I like the contrast - macaws in the forest come to mind for me.

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Horti Couture Necklace

Quielle — Mon, 09 May 2022 19:14:01 +0000

The 'Horti Couture' Necklace. Horticulture and our love for plants in the Caribbean inspired this piece. Handwoven with Toho glass seed beads and preciosa Czech bugle beads and finished with a Cupid's bow stainless steel toggle clasp.

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Botanical Love Stud Pack (Midnight Blue)

Quielle — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:56:53 +0000

These whimsical ear pieces are the Botanical Love Studs in Midnight Blue with lovely accents of red. Just in time for the month of love, the first collection of 2022, ' Caribbean Love' represents love in the Caribbean. Our love is warm, colourful and vibrant and when we love, we love hard. Weaved with Miyuki glass seed beads and attached to a silver plated, hypoallergenic posts. Handmade from the heart!

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