BIO

Taaye is an artist based in Vancouver and Hong Kong whose practice spans mineral pigments, watercolor, and printmaking. Since 2020, her work has been exhibited across Canada, including solo and group shows in Vancouver, Toronto, Richmond, and North Vancouver. She received grants from the Canada Council for the Arts in 2024 and 2025.

ABOUT

Taaye draws inspiration from her experiences of family dysfunction, relationship and career upheaval, and frequent relocation. These experiences have led her to question life’s impermanence and enduring truths, prompting her to depict personal motifs in a multi-layered, hazy, and subdued style.

A prominent motif in Taaye’s artistic expression is her connection to the yellow-crested cockatoos in Hong Kong, originally from Indonesia and introduced to the region through British colonization and trade. These playful and inquisitive birds embody a curious and pure energy that resonates throughout her work, representing the essence she aspires towards. 

Additionally, Taaye integrates Cantonese motifs, Buddhist imagery, and fluid landscapes, drawing inspiration from her Asian upbringing and the evolving environments encountered during her travels. This exploration symbolically enriches her cultural heritage and underscores the impermanence and fragility of seemingly stable situations, reminding viewers that nothing in front of us remains immutable

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