“FROM a straight on perspective, these pieces look flat, but when you step to one side, all of a sudden you realize this thing is four inches off the wall. It’s like an optical illusion.”
— Artist KWEST
Artist KWEST is on Wondereur because influential curators such as Susur Lee believe he is important and on the rise.
An original Sculpture by Toronto-based artist KWEST exclusively curated for Wondereur by world-renowned chef Susur Lee.
Artist KWEST curated by world-renowned chef Susur Lee
“I like the fact that KWEST is a sculptor. I like his colours and his dimensions. He’s expressive. The way he does graffiti is very different from the way he does sculpture, which is very tangible and refined. His graffiti has three dimensions, and his sculpture, he implements nature with wood. He’s become mature in a different variety of forms.”
Hong-Kong born Susur Lee not only is Drake's favourite chef: he is the recipient of the prestigious CAA Five Diamond Award in Cannes and was slated one of the 10 chefs of the millennium by Food and Wine magazine in 2000. Since opening his first restaurant in 1987, he has pioneered the fusion of traditional Chinese cuisine and classical French techniques, traveled extensively to expand his knowledge of Asian food culture and created unique sensory experiences. A contestant on Top Chef: Masters, the pony-tailed chef lent his expertise to competitions such as MasterChef Asia. Together with sons Kai and Levi, Susur runs four critically acclaimed restaurants in Toronto, one in Singapore, and most recently, has joined forces with Drake to open a sixth restaurant in Toronto.
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MEET with artist KWEST curated by world-renowned chef Susur Lee.
Liam Maloney is a documentary photographer and videographer whose work has been published in Time Magazine, The Guardian, Maclean’s, the National Post and Vice Magazine. His series on Syrian Refugees in Lebanon was nominated for Picture Story of the Year at the 2014 NPAC POY. His work has been exhibited in Switzerland and Canada.
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Delve into this sculptor's universe by exploring the artists and thinkers who have played an important role in his process. This Wondereur investigation reveals this larger creative context, both past and present.
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