stylo starr a recipient of the Creator Award from the 2021 Hamilton Arts Awards
June 9, 2021
stylo starr, former mentee as part of MMA’s Curatorial Mentorship Program for BIPOC Leadership, and curator of our exhibition with Nia Centre, the cut, the tear & the remix:contemporary collage and Black futures, has received a Creator Award from the 2021 City of Hamilton Arts Awards.
Congratulations stylo on this much deserved recognition!
About the Awards
The City of Hamilton Arts Awards is one of the oldest programs of its kind in Canada and has been at the forefront of recognizing creative talent since 1976.
Each year, citizens nominate artists for consideration by independent juries of arts professionals who choose notable artists and arts community leaders to honour for their excellence and contributions to Hamilton.
The purpose of the program is to:
- celebrate and build awareness of the incredible contribution that artists make to Hamilton
- foster growth in the arts sector
- develop the talent that drives this vital part of our city
For more information, visit the Hamilton Arts Awards website.
About stylo starr
stylo starr is an established visual alchemist and creative facilitator based in Hamilton, Ontario. Her artistic process involves both digital and hand cut paper collage, with a focus on found vintage media. Her work is a meditation on Black culture, life and fantasy.
Speaking about her collage practice in an interview with Gavin Stephens, stylo said, “I try to create worlds and oases where Black people can exist – and just exist. And not feel a risk of persecution for anything.” Learn more about stylo and her work by visiting her website.
The award announcement was made during a live podcast recording and interview that premiered on Friday, June 4th. Listen to the episode and view illustrations inspired by stylo’s artistic career on the City of Hamilton’s YouTube page.
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