IN SEARCH OF... HOME
Muralist, Luvs, shares how local culture and history inspired his mural. He gives insight into the importance of public art in activating community spaces, as well as what “home” means to him. Fumu Jahmez presents an artistic reflection of the community in connection with nature, through song and dance.
About Luvsumone (Moises Frank):
Moises, also known as Luvs, is a Toronto based human, creator and self proclaimed millennial hippie. His roots in hip-hop have guided him to study graffiti and street art in back alleys, abandoned buildings, on trains and in books. He was a bad student and is continuing to learn and unlearn. Despite this, he has also had the privilege of travelling to paint murals and teach art abroad. Places including New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Florida, Baltimore, Alberta, Ottawa, Montreal, Windsor and across the GTA and even different cities across South America.
Through his practice, Luvs continues to explore, play, fail, cry and grow.
About Fumu Jahmez:
Fumu Jahmez is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Toronto has been his place of residence for well over 2 decades. He is a dancer, singer, musician, poet and more. His passion for the arts is a 24/7 occurrence as it is like the oxygen needed to live. He is determined to realize all his artistic goals by expressing the talents burning inside of him. He has collaborated with a long list of artists from all over the world including Red Slam Collective of which he plays the djembe and provides background vocals. Recently, he has embarked on the musical journey of recording his first solo album to be released sometime in 2021. Welcome to the world of Fumu Jahmez.
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Credits:
Untitled (2016) by Luvsumone
“Natural Connection” (2021) by Fumu Jahmez
Video Production: Nadijah Robinson, Megan Sue-Chue-Lam & Meagan Mabilangan
Video Editing: Carlie Macfie & Candide Uyanze
Marketing: Shakira Luke & Meagan Mabilangan
Music: “Arcade” by LAKEY INSPIRED & “Urban Haze” by scottholmesmusic.com
In Search Of… is presented by Lakeshore Arts, as a part of Local Discoveries, ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022, and is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.