Keya Tama
Biography
Keya Tama (b. 1997) is a South African artist based in New York City. Inspired by pastel color palettes, pattern, and symbolism, Keya Tama has been a practicing artist and muralist since the age of thirteen. His style can be describe as ancient contemporary minimalism; by processing and refining images into minimalistic forms while maintaining their essence, his works aim to reunite old and new through contrasting yet unified iconography. The artist uses visuality from the storehouse of art history and references and remixes their recurring themes to create stark contrasts and discover unexpected commonalities which produce unusual, arresting, yet strangely familiar works. Working primarily in acrylics to create his pieces, there is a strong graphic feel to each piece. Across the artist's practice, there are recurring themes of contrasting ancient and contemporary iconography, family and community, mono-myths, and minimalism.
Works
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Keya TamaNeither a follower or a leader, 2022acrylic on canvas16 x 16 in
40.6 x 40.6 cm -
Keya TamaThe Winners Cry, 2023acrylic and gouache on canvas24 x 20 in
61 x 50.8 cm -
Keya TamaTied to a Tiger, 2023acrylic on canvas24 x 24 in
61 x 61 cm -
Keya TamaWe Never Found the Mountains, 2023acrylic on canvas24 x 20 in
61 x 50.8 cm -
Keya TamaTimeless, 2022acrylic on canvas20 x 16 in
50.8 x 40.6 cm -
Keya TamaBelow, 2023sheep wool rug48 x 39 in
121.9 x 99.1 cm -
Keya TamaBalance, 2023sheep wool rug47 x 37 in
119.4 x 94 cm -
Keya TamaThe Bravest of Horses, 2023acrylic on canvas30 x 24 in
76.2 x 61 cm -
Keya TamaThe Garden, 2023sheep wool rug50 x 35 1/2 in
127 x 90.2 cm -
Keya TamaThe Value of Amber, 2023sheep wool rug48 x 35 in
121.9 x 88.9 cm -
Keya TamaThe Loneliest Thing a Cowboy Does, 2023acrylic on canvas24 x 20 in
61 x 50.8 cm -
Keya TamaLOST LOOK, 2024sheep wool24 x 36 in
61 x 91.4 cm
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