In the vibrant tapestry of Toronto’s creative realm, Yaw Tony emerges as a polymathic conductor, orchestrating narratives as a curator, artist, and designer. His formal training encompasses the realms of Architecture, graphic design, and Fine Art, weaving a rich tapestry of talents that extends to product design and creative consulting. Tony, a laureate in his own right, proudly wears accolades like the CAFA Award 2023, Best of Craft & Design Award at TOAF 2023, Black Designers of Canada Award of Excellence 2021, DesignTO Award 2021 & 2019, and other esteemed honours.
A wanderlust-fueled virtuoso, Tony’s sketches and installations have graced exhibitions across the globe, from the Vitra Design Museum in Germany to the Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao in Spain, and the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona. His creations have left an indelible mark in renowned publications such as Fashion Magazine, “Making Africa:
A Continent of Contemporary Design” (2015), and earned him a coveted cover feature in Designlines 2018 and Studio 2021. As the visionary mind behind LLiM, Tony immerses himself in textile and visual communication art projects, showcasing a discerning artistic eye.
At the core of Tony’s artistic philosophy lies a profound exploration of value and the emotive power of COLours (Collection of Ourselves). These hues, interwoven with humanity, become
conduits shaping behaviour and influencing the emotional resonance of spaces. His aesthetic journey extends an invitation to dive into myriad narratives, each a unique form of storytelling
that reveres the beauty of living. Yet, Tony’s artistic odyssey transcends the visual realm, delving into the existential. His work grapples with fundamental questions echoing in the corridors of human consciousness: Who am I? Where am I from? Why am I here? What can I do? Where am I going? These inquiries form the crucible of human motivation, propelling actions and shaping destinies.