In The Know: Artist Spotlight

Inspiration for me comes from a multitude of places. Often, I am inspired by my surroundings and other times I am influenced by other artful forms. As liberating as it is to regularly come across exceptional work by emerging creatives from across the globe, it’s equally refreshing for me to share personal inspirations and current favourites regarding design and the arts.
These are a few independent and respectable artists that you should check out—all of whom are talented, and each bring their own perspective to the art, music, and fashion industry. Celebrating established talent moving and shaking up the community, in addition to a unique and stunningly sharp cover for your playlist.

Colour Theory:

Astrid Sarkissian creates printed silk scarves for men and women that not only have character, but bring life to textile art. The Central Saint Martins alumna started her luxury eponymous label in 2012, and has managed to produce striking prints motivated by everything from baroque and gothic architecture to her own paintings.

She uses traditional and progressive techniques on silk fabrics (including digital printing), which are often fuelled with brilliant colour, thematic motifs, or uptown patterns. Take a look at her work below and see how each piece tell a story of their own. There's something for everyone: daring fashionistas, sophisticates, gents, and even hipsters. Shop her pieces here.

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In My Ear: Kiah Victoria

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You don't even have to be a fan of Coldplay’s “Fix You” to know the gist of how the tune goes. And, if you are, then you've probably heard countless renditions of the UK band’s song. But, you’ve probably not heard any version quite like this one by songstress, Kiah Victoria. You will be pleasantly surprised.
The young New York native stayed somewhat true to the original development of the song, however it’s sharply enveloped in her individual musical style, and spurs out a chock full of riveting vocal control and range that’s pretty phenomenal. There’s been buzz about her for quite some time and more recently with her ace covers.
Sounds like: The sultry softness of

Joy Denalane, and slight whispers of Corrine Bailey Rae with the cooling effect of Indie Arie, one that demands your attention. Victoria's voice is captivating and your ears will want gulps more if you also like jazz, D'angelo, electro-soul, indie, or neo-soul, etc. Check out some of her other tunes like Rooftop, and Lover's Anthem, a personal favourite.

Visual Art:

Photographer, Ricardo Abrahao found his forte after coming back from a backpacking trip to Asia. Having grasped a desire for visual storytelling, he decided to document his surroundings. Consequently, he became a photographer.
From the moment that I saw the Kami editorial that he did for 160g magazine in 2013, I was captured by the visually striking colours, patterns, and details immediately in the clothing, and how it was photographed. It was a perfect example of how a garment, the styling, and the photography (lighting) worked in harmony for showcasing the silhouettes—the creative team behind the editorial certainly received my applause, so I wanted to highlight some of his work here.

Abrahao's work has been featured in a substantial amount of editorials, including GQ Style Brazil, and Schon! magazine. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Abrahao (currently based in Paris) continues to heighten his artistry with each project whilst experimenting in other avenues with his photography. Some of these other ventures include personal projects with diverse styling and imaging techniques. You may view more of his work here.

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What do you think about these artists? Which is your favourite?

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In The Know: Artist Spotlight