LIFE IN THE FAST LANE LIVE CONVERSATION WITH
Tyrrell Winston, Rom Levy, and Emeric Tchatchoua
November 18, 2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Volery Gallery, Maze Tower - 5201, Dubai International Financial Centre,
United Arab Emirates
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TYRRELL WINSTON
Winston’s artwork is a result of years of collecting, organizing, and reconfiguring discarded objects. Winston has obsessively collected found objects from the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, as a public service, examination of, and fascination with the permanent energy left behind within the objects. Winston’s work also revolves around drawing parallels in the absurdity between symbolism of contrasting objects. The intentional mixture of these elements examine hope and hopelessness, resurrection and regeneration, vitality and recklessness.
Winston is well known for his basketball wall sculptures that explore the concept of embedded history and how an object’s past can become abstracted. All of the basketballs in this series are found objects which Tyrrell manipulates into sculptural shapes as he links them together into a set of predetermined compositions. In an age where connections are intangible and we’ve lost sight of material consequence, Winston’s assemblages are a reminder that the things we neglect don’t disappear simply because we’ve moved on. His works nudge us to remember the persistent energy that remains within seemingly insignificant records of human existence. -
ROM LEVY
Art dealer and curator started to evolve in the street-art world early on. Since 2005, he has been meeting and working with artists who were soon to be internationally renowned, as street art boomed in the following years. On a gloomy winter night in 2009, he launched the Street Art News online magazine which thrived for many years as the global platform for Urban Art, before Instagram and other large-scale media were created. As a pioneer and essential hub, it allowed for many connections to be made between street artists throughout the world, and for remote audiences to gain visual access to the art located in major cities. This experience led Rom to dedicate himself fully to a range of activities in contemporary art, including the organization of public art events and murals, exhibition curating, art dealing, and printmaking.
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EMERIC TCHATCHOUA
also known as 3paradis, is a notable figure in the fashion industry, particularly recognized for his work as a designer and creative director. He is known for his innovative approach to fashion, blending contemporary styles with unique cultural influences. Tchatchoua has gained attention for his contributions to various fashion projects and collaborations, showcasing a distinct aesthetic that resonates with a diverse audience. His most notable partnerships include working with the luxury fashion house Balenciaga and the streetwear brand Off-White. His work often emphasizes individuality and self-expression, making him a prominent name in modern fashion circles.
Tchatchoua's journey in fashion began in Paris during the early 2000s, where he was inspired by Japanese fashion, which he discovered online in 2004. This pivotal moment transformed his interest into a deep passion for design. His upbringing in Paris, combined with influences from Japanese culture, pop art, and his African heritage, has profoundly shaped his design philosophy.
After moving to Montreal in 2008 and graduating from ESMM Fashion School in 2010, Tchatchoua launched his menswear label, 3.PARADIS, in 2013. The brand is celebrated for its finely crafted clothing that offers a fresh aesthetic through modern interpretations of collaged silhouettes and fashion storytelling.