About

At her first solo show with Taymour Grahne Projects, Wakoa presents a selection of works ranging from dynamic and ambitiously scaled canvases to more intimate framed works on paper. Originally conceived when observing the natural world and then continued in the studio, Wakoa’s compositions are grounded in the tradition of plein air painting and explore the possibilities of art when shifting between abstraction and representation. Drawing inspiration from the trees and plants outside her home in Queens NY, the artist uses observation and imagination in equal measure to produce her lush …