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‘Lived Love.’ Kavir Mootoo, 2020. Hand-painted One-off Unisex Medium. Organic bamboo + Organic cotton, sweatshop-free.

kavirmootooart — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:33:39 +0000

I did this piece in response to a call for artwork for PRIDE Memorial 2020 that was hosted by 'Friends for Life' and 'Alliance for Justice and Diversity' in Trinidad.

I have been paralyzed with fear at various times of having HIV. A huge part of this was the stigma associated with being positive and I can only imagine what that loneliness and despair could feel like. I wanted in this piece to highlight a side of people that might be forgotten. 'So and so' isn't 'that guy who died of AIDS.' He had a whole life like everybody else. The broken words are about silence and from my own experience of having a love that could not be public. The gold is important for a sense that their lives should be celebrated and the simplicity of the design is for a sense of solemn reflection.

This piece is offered as part of #artistsupportpledge which is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers.

The concept is a simple one. Artists and makers post images of their work to sell for NO MORE than TT$1400 (US$200, £200, €200, ¥20000) each (not including shipping.) Anyone can then buy the work. Every time the artist or maker reaches TT$7000 (US$1000) of sales they pledge to buy another artist’s work for TT$1400 (US$200). This is open to artists all over the world and is to encourage a more democratic, equal and open economy for all artists and makers.

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Hand-printed, One-off Women’s-cut Medium. Organic Bamboo and Organic Cotton, Sweatshop-free. (SOLD)

kavirmootooart — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:05:46 +0000

This is one of the simpler pieces I made using a young palm leaf. I made 2 other pieces with this leaf that are also available here at Shop Caribe!

This leaf is that of a young palm tree that has taken root in the garden. I grew up around the 'mother plant,' when it was much smaller and didn’t have a trunk. Seeing new plants coming up is heart-warming - I think of nature’s continuity and that of life. I hope the joy that my garden has given, and continues to give, me can now be extended to others through pieces such as this.

This piece is offered as part of the #artistsupportpledge

The ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers.

The concept is a simple one. Artists and makers post images of their work to sell for NO MORE than TT$1400 (US$200, £200, €200, ¥20000) each (not including shipping.) Anyone can then buy the work. Every time the artist or maker reaches TT$7000 (US$1000) of sales they pledge to buy another artist’s work for TT$1400 (US$200). This is open to artists all over the world and is to encourage a more democratic, equal and open economy for all artists and makers.

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Hand-printed/painted, One-off Women’s-cut Small. Organic bamboo and organic cotton. Sweatshop-free.

kavirmootooart — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:16:29 +0000

These are the hand-printed prints of a leaf of a young palm tree that has taken root in the garden. I grew up around this plant, when it was much smaller and didn’t have a trunk. Seeing new plants coming up is heart-warming - I think of nature’s continuity and that of life. I hope the joy that my garden has given, and continues to give, me can now be extended to others through pieces such as this.

This piece is offered as part of the #artistsupportpledge

The ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers.

The concept is a simple one. Artists and makers post images of their work to sell for NO MORE than TT$1400 (US$200, £200, €200, ¥20000) each (not including shipping.) Anyone can then buy the work. Every time the artist or maker reaches TT$7000 (US$1000) of sales they pledge to buy another artist’s work for TT$1400 (US$200). This is open to artists all over the world and is to encourage a more democratic, equal and open economy for all artists and makers.

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Hand-painted One-off Unisex Large. Organic bamboo and organic cotton, sweatshop-free. SOLD

kavirmootooart — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:51:08 +0000

I like to sometimes use gold paint when working on clothes (as well as silver and 3-dimensional pearl paint) as they shimmer and shine and give some element of jewellery without actually needing to have real gold, silver or pearls (a lot of the available gold and silver jewellery are manufactured using processes that are toxic to the environment).

Why the need for shimmer and shine? For me, it’s the moment when it catches the light and just for that very quick instant, it’s a connection with magic - and it’s magic and awe that, for me, make life beautiful! - think as well of the sun shimmering off the water in the sea. Can we really want more??

This piece can be added to over time to create new looks - thereby taxing the earth less by buying entirely new clothes (and she needs that!!!!). More art can be added. It is amazing how much this can evolve over time. Imagine……………………….
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This is an organic bamboo and organic cotton tank top (no chemicals were used in the growth of the crops). It was good to the earth :). It was also made by unionised workers in the US (people were honoured and respected in its production).
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This piece is offered as part of the #artistsupportpledge

The ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE is a generous culture and dynamic economy in support of artists and makers.

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Hand-painted one-off unisex medium. Bamboo and organic cotton, sweatshop-free.

kavirmootooart — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:41:20 +0000

This was created in various stages. The tank top was hung, pinned and folded on 2 parallel clothes-lines at varying heights to create a form that I found pleasing. Different solutions of paint were then poured on to it. It was then left to dry and this process was repeated a few times. Brushwork and stamping were done throughout the entire process and at the end to complete the design.

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Hand-printed One-off Women’s Large Tank Top. Organic bamboo and organic cotton, sweatshop-free. (SOLD)

kavirmootooart — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:28:25 +0000

This is the print of one of the new leaves from a palm tree in the garden. It reminds me of new life, nature's continuity and my own personal history.

I used to play around this plant as a child - when it didn't have a trunk as yet and occupied a large area with its huge leaves. It now towers above the garden. And the cycle is starting over.

This item is sold. All my pieces are one-offs. However, if you like this piece and would like something 'similar' along these lines, please let me know in the 'enquiry' section and I'd be happy to help!

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