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Screens | 2 Bloor West 

I am stoked to collaborate with a Contemporary Art Agency and Design Firm in Toronto that is making waves by activating digital screens with powerful art installations for large clients.

My painting "Seven Sisters: Aswan Garden #1"🌿 will be prominently displayed digitally on their large screens at 2 Bloor West from November 18th to November 25th, 2024. This marks the first time in four years that one of my works will be showcased in Toronto, outside of American Galleries and Canadian benefaction events. Be sure to go and see it! #zonezonezone

**Location:**  

2 Bloor West Screens  
2 Bloor, Toronto, ON M7A 2T2

CANFAR Marquee Fundraiser

CANFAR will host the 28th edition of its marquee fundraiser, Bloor Street Entertains, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the official After Party once again taking over the Aria Ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.

My painting, Love Actually: Coming to America (Revisited), will be featured in the auction to highlight CANFAR’s Bold Actions to end the HIV epidemic in Canada, including our focus on funding strategic implementation projects in communities across the country. 

"The painting illustrates a passionate portrayal of a kiss. The rich browns and shades of black create a sense of tranquillity, while the addition of red adds tension, evoking connections to love and passion. Cornwall uses various techniques involving hand drawings, digitally removing the human hand, and reintroducing the human hand into his work, creating paintings intended to be viewed in person.

The painting conveys a profound sense of hope and reflection, encouraging viewers to reflect on love, race, relationships, sex, culture, nature, and other themes. Love Actually: Coming to America (Revisited) captures a deep connection between love, culture, and the human experience, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer, encouraging them to interact and add their meaning and interpretation to the conversation."  - CANFAR 

I hope my art can help bring awareness to CANFAR's fundraising initiative.

Thurs., Nov. 28, 2024
6:30pm – Cocktails
7:00pm – Dinners
9:30pm – After Party

Tables (10 seats) – SOLD OUT
Individual Ticket – $1,250
Due to venue capacity, tickets to the After Party are not available separately.

Summer Salon | Azart Gallery NYC

I am thrilled to announce that I am participating in the Summer Salon, a group exhibition curated by Azart Gallery NYC. The exhibition is showing at their location on 4 Deming Street in Woodstock, NY. Azart Gallery, along with its roster of artists, extends the invitation to visit the gallery and view the Summer exhibition. The exhibition will be open until August 24, 2024.

Azart Gallery NYC
Summer Salon
July 27 - August 24, 2024
Woodstock, NY

Open
Thursday/Sunday and by appointment
Inquiries: Info@azartgallerynyc.com

"Believing in Tomorrow" in Philadelphia!

Aye Aye! August is coming in hot! I'm thrilled to announce my participation in the upcoming art show "Believing in Tomorrow" in Philadelphia, curated by PxP Contemporary! I want to give a shout-out to the amazing gallerist Alicia Puig. This is a special moment for me as it'll be the first time one of my paintings will be on display for viewing in person at NoName Gallery in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. I'm looking forward to sharing this exciting experience with "ya"ll!

Inspired by NoName’s mission of creating a cultural space where visitors can enjoy diverse selections of urban, pop, abstract, and contemporary art, Alicia Puig of PxP Contemporary curated a dynamic array of over 50 artworks to be exhibited in the Chestnut Hill gallery during the month of August.

As the famed German painter Gerhard Richter once wrote, “Art is the highest form of hope.” The power of art isn’t only showing us what is or can be beautiful - it also has a way of opening up discussions, reigniting our imagination, and reminding us that there is still a future worth believing in. With these sentiments in mind, this exhibition has the simple aim of inviting the community to enjoy uplifting artwork in a welcoming environment. From fresh florals and eye-catching abstracts to whimsical sculptures and graphic urban paintings, this collection will appeal to a variety of aesthetic tastes. An eclectic exhibition not to be missed, “Believing In Tomorrow” highlights talent from across Philadelphia as well as several artists who will be exhibiting in the area for the first time ever.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 5-8pm and is free and open to the public. Stop by to meet several of the exhibiting artists who will be in attendance that evening. All artworks will be available for sale both in person at the gallery and online. Questions can be directed to Alicia Puig: info@pxpcontemporary.com or Jonene Lee: nonamegalleryphilly@gmail.com

Featured artists: Charlie J. Meyers, Erika Stearly, Jacqueline Tse, Kat Collins, Kendra Dandy, Kestin Cornwall, Margot Dermody, Megan Coonelly, Phyllis Gorsen, Piya Samant, Shiri Phillips, and Steph Blondet.

Booth D19 at the Affordable Art Fair in New York

Join @azartgallerynyc at booth D19 at the Affordable Art Fair in New York to view two of my new contemporary artworks in the ongoing Melanated Monas series. The pieces are titled Melanated Monas: A Thousand Lifeboats #1 & #2, and are made using inks, acrylic paint, and acrylic gouache, glossed on a wood canvas measuring 20" x 20". The art fair will take place from March 20th to March 24th, 2024, featuring original contemporary artworks by New York, national, and international exhibitors.

If you are interested in these paintings and want to know more, please get in touch with @azartgallerynyc via DM or email at info(at)azartgallerynyc.com.

This is a perfect opportunity to see beautiful art by Azart Gallery's unique roster of artists at booth D19!

Let’s Grow: In Benefit of Grown in Haiti

 am excited to announce that I have just been invited to participate in this year's Let's Grow Exhibition, curated by the talented and inspiring Sadaf Padd and PXP Contemporary. The exhibition will take place online and at the NYC Culture Club, with the opening reception on November 28th from 5-8 PM and an afterparty at Zanmi SoHo. The physical exhibition will be open until December 17th, and the online exhibition will be available until January 31st.

Let’s Grow! 2023 features artists from the USA, Canada and Haiti including me, Saks Afridi, Mequitta Ahuja, Steven Baboun, Sanie Bokhari, Lucas Bononi, Neena Buxani, Bhasha Chakrabarti, Morel Doucet, Laurena Fineus, Terrick Gutierrez, Asif Hoque, Madjeen Isaac, Misha Japanwala, Kavi, Charles Jean-Pierre, Zahyr Lauren, Watson Mere, Farah Mohammad, Mafalda Mondestin, B Moore, Alejandro Morales, Cora Rose Nimtz, Leila Pinto, Rajni Perera, Na‘ye Perez, Naderson Saint Pierre, Rain Spann, Lanecia A. Rouse, Nyugen Smith, Khari Turner, Cyle Warner, and more. 

Through this exhibition, we hope to raise awareness and support for the incredible work that the GiH organization is doing. Since its inception, GiH has planted over 10,000 trees and trained over 300 individuals in sustainable agricultural practices, with a significant impact on local communities. Proceeds from art sales and direct donations will go towards the construction of Grown in Haiti's first community center, which will provide a much-needed space for the local community and our growing global network of volunteers.

Project 31 is Back! 

We are excited to announce that Project 31 is making a comeback this year! Join us on Tuesday, November 28th, for a unique in-person event featuring a world-class contemporary art and design collection by some of Canada's leading artists. This year's event, with auctioneer Stephen Ranger, will showcase up to 20 lots in an exciting live auction and up to 30 lots in a silent online auction.

Be sure to purchase your early-bird ticket today before the price goes up on October 13th. Proceeds from this unique fundraising event will support programming and bursaries for OCAD University students who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour.

From sculptures to paintings to mixed media pieces, there will be something for every art enthusiast to enjoy. Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire exceptional works from Canada's top art, design, and new media creatives.

The auction will feature Mitochondrial: The Eve Gene Theory, my 2023 painting from an ongoing series. The piece is made with inks and acrylic paint, acrylic gouache on wood and measures 30" x 30".

Among the artists featured are Natia Lemay, Rajni Perera, Sarah Letovsky, Shea Chang, Ness Lee, Gordon Shadrach, Gary Taxali, Jon Todd and more!

The venue for Project 31 has changed to the beautiful waterfront campus:

The new location is:
OCAD University Waterfront
130 Queens Quay, E Tower 4R
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6

Affordable Art Fair September

What's good, NYC art lovers!? If you're in the Big Apple, make sure to roll through and check out the incredible showcase by my friends at @azartgallery for the Affordable Art Fair! #zone

Latifa Metheny and her team are holding fort at the Affordable Art Fair, where you can enjoy stunning creations by yours truly, Fara Thomas, Jill Ricci, Jorge Regueira, Nayla Kai Saroufim, Patrick Gardener, and Philippe Le Closier!

🍃Address: 125 West 18th Street N New York, NY
🌱 Booth: B1
🌿 Catch them until Sunday evening!

For any questions or inquiries, drop them an email at info (at) azartgallerynyc.com. Don't miss out!  

The Summer Group Show: New York

Visit my friends at Azart Gallery this summer for the Summer Group Show in Woodstock, NY on 4 Deming Street. You can see work by me, Muhammad Zaman, Claire Fanjul, Patrick Gardener, Fara Thomas, Nafir, Philippe Le Closier, Guy Gee and Josh George!

They are open by appointment from Thursday-Sunday 12-7pm. 

The Summer Group Show
Azart Gallery
4 Deming Street
Woodstock, NY
August 3-31 2023
@azartgallery

Brooklyn Artistry Feature (NYC)

Have you heard of Brooklyn Artistry? They're making moves! Brooklyn Artistry is an event organizer founded by Prelo White. Their Baco Store brand focuses on a bold, confident contemporary style, and they recently did a feature on my artwork! 

Unveiling the Visionary Brush: Exploring the Dynamic Artistry of Kestin Cornwall Unveiling the Visionary Brush: Exploring the Dynamic Artistry of Kestin Cornwall.

"ALL DECKED OUT" Chicago

I'm very excited to take part in "ALL DECKED OUT" this summer! A skate deck show co-curated by @allstarpresschicago and @underseagravy_. Mark your calendars for June 24st - July 8th at the gorgeous @epiphanyarts201 for an unforgettable evening! Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, United States.

All Decked Out is a skate deck show curated by Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff of All Star Press and Alejandro Mario Martell, presented in partnership between Epiphany Center for the Arts and All Star Press. Displayed in the beautifully atmospheric Catacombs, All Decked Out will feature some of the finest creatives from all over the city and more, blending together different aesthetics and mediums.

The skate deck - a way to carry art with you and a way for art to carry you. With this exhibition, we aim to highlight the living, transformative nature of art that’s meant to extend past gallery walls.

If you are interested in purchasing artwork, click here.

Art Basel Miami & Art Seen With Mashonda Tifrere

🌿🌿🌿🌿A big week for Art in Miami! @mashondatifrere launched Art Seen for Art Basel this week. The event featured two of my paintings, Seven Sisters: Revised & Seven Rings: The Epic of Gilgamesh.

If you’re in Miami🌿 for Basel, the events continue until Dec 2nd at Villa Pashina on Star Island.

Affordable Art Fair NYC September 2022

You and your friends are invited to visit my friends at Azart Gallery in New York at the Affordable Art Fair!🌿

The Art Fair welcomes galleries, artists and other guests to enjoy the exciting showcase of original artworks ranging in price.

Affordable Art Fair NYC
125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
Sept 22nd - 25th 2022
Booth E1

All-Star Press and I Released #hoopdreams!

🌿 I'm excited! All-Star Press and I released my screen-print #hoopdreams! The print is part of an officially licensed Chicago Bulls show and a collaboration between All-Star Press, the Bulls and me! Each limited edition print is signed, numbered and available here

The screen prints for the show all featured a black frame and red bar design, specific to the Chicago Bulls, but other framing options are available

For more information, including the Collector's previews, please email hello(at)allstarpresschicago.com. #zone

#allstarpress #Chicago #chicagobulls #hoopdreams #jordanbrand #23 #chicagobulls

ALL-STAR PRESS X CHICAGO BULLS  X ME

PRESENT "THE ART OF THE GAME"

I'm excited to participate in the upcoming "THE ART OF THE GAME," show in Chicago this September! As a kid, I would spend hours in my room drawing the Chicago Bulls logo over and over. I loved the shape, and how seeing the number 23 and the Bulls made me feel like anything was possible. I loved the team's vibe and hoped we could have a vibe like that in Toronto one day.

All-Star Press and the Chicago Bulls are excited to present "THE ART OF THE GAME," a fully immersive visual art exhibition exploring the iconic history and deep-rooted presence of The Chicago Bulls. This officially licensed, one-of-a-kind event memorializes the prolific team's successes and history within the context of art and visual culture. "THE ART OF THE GAME" features Kayla Mahaffey, Langston Allston, me and a curated lineup of artists whose work embodies distinctive experiences, memories, and connections to the Chicago Bulls to capture the unique story of the team's legacy. 

A central element of the show is its focus on giving back; a portion of the proceeds made from the event will go to Chicago Bulls Charities, which focuses its efforts on four areas: education, community investment, health and wellness, and youth opportunity. 

The show will be held at the United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, on September 3rd, 2022 and will feature an entirely new body of work from a list of artists. All artists bring their interpretation of the Chicago Bulls in mediums ranging from original paintings to sculpture to digital designs and limited edition prints. 

🏀 To inquire about this exhibition or for more information on All Star Press Chicago, please contact them at hello(at)allstarpresschicago.com

#theartofthegame #chicagobullsshow #kestincornwall #chicago

A Group Show Presented by The Untitled Space

What good!? I'm excited to invite you to my upcoming group show, True Stories in New York! The show features my new painting Let 100 Flowers Bloom: Part II, three other new paintings and my 2020 painting, Love Actually: Coming to America. The show is featured on Artsy.net!

A picture is worth a thousand words." Storytelling through art is historically one of the oldest forms of communication dating back to early cave paintings. "TRUE STORIES" group show presents a diverse range of contemporary artists. Through our depictions, we offer complex narratives and channel our abilities to give shape and character to stories that can be read across time, language, and cultures.

The opening has been moved to SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH from 4-8pm so more people can attend. They have additionally EXTENDED the group show through MAY 27TH! #zone

TRUE STORIES

A Group Show Presented by The Untitled Space

TRUE STORIES

A Group Show Presented by The Untitled Space

OPENING RECEPTION

April 9, 2022, 4pm – 8pm
RSVP
events@untitled-space.com

EXHIBITION ON VIEW
April 9 – May 27, 2022


THE UNTITLED SPACE
45 Lispenard Street, NYC 10013

PxP Contemporary X Superfine Art Fair Washington DC

You and your people are invited to visit my people at PxP Contemporary in Washington, DC for the Superfine Art Fair!🌿🌿🌿🌿

The Art Fair welcomes galleries, artists and other guests to enjoy the exciting original artworks ranging in price.

PxP Contemporary will be showcasing work by me, Seth Remsnyder, Heather Polk, Jenny Brown and more!

“Superfine isn’t a traditional art fair. Founded on the principles of inclusivity and bringing art to communities often unwelcomed in the art world, the fairs are themed to be inclusive and fun for everyone.” – Forbes

Send @pxpcontemporary an email or DM if you need a ticket 🎟

Gallery Place
713 7th St NW
Washington DC, DC 20001
United States

Date and time
Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Apr 10 8:00 PM EDT

Affordable Art Fair NYC returned to Chelsea!

Affordable Art Fair NYC returned to Chelsea! 🌿 You and your girls are invited to visit my friends at Azart Gallery in New York at the Affordable Art Fair!

The Art Fair welcomes galleries, artists and other guests to enjoy the exciting showcase of original artworks ranging in price.

Affordable Art Fair NYC
125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
March 23-27, 2022
Booth E1

CBC Arts logo Remix & Interview 

CBC features a new take on the @cbcarts logo every month. This month they commissioned me to remix it! Eleanor Knowles & I went back and forth on several ideas and finalized this one. I think it turned out dope!

I also talked with Leah Collins for a brief interview online. We talked about artists who have inspired me, culture, and how comics are a unique place to reimagine Black futures.

Check out the full post on their IG page and the full interview online at cbc.ca/arts

Art on Paper NYC

Art on Paper returns to downtown Manhattan's Pier 36 for the event's anticipated seventh edition. With 100 galleries featuring top modern and contemporary paper-based art, Azart Gallery will feature some of my work at the fair.  

Art on Paper has expanded the event's reach into the international collecting community and renewed essential partnerships with Brooklyn Museum, Lower Eastside Girls Club, and more.

Art on Paper@azartgallery | @kestincornwall
Stand FO3
Pier 36, Downtown Manhattan
299 South Street
New York, 10002

Opening Night
VIP Preview🌹
Thursday, September 9, 2021 — 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Free passes and inquiries by email:
Info@azartgallerynyc.com

Art Reveal Magazine #58

Art Reveal Magazine just released their 58th issue!

Art Reveal Magazine just released their 58th issue. It also features a host of emerging and mid-career contemporary artists who inspire the creatives at Art Reveal. My painting ‘Love Actually: Coming to America’ is on the cover. 

In the interview, I speak on what I find challenging as an artist and the importance of art in contemporary culture. We also have a conversation on who and what has a lasting influence on my art practice.

🌿 Much of my past work was based on experiences, interactions, relationships, emotional growth, maturity, political and cultural themes while asking questions about the past and the historical significance.

artrevealmagazine.com/58

 Project 31

Join me in Celebrating This Year's Project 31!

I am excited to be a contributing artist/designer for this year's Project 31, celebrating the tremendous talent, imagination, and creativity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour at OCAD University.

I am proud to showcase my commitment to supporting the next generation of diverse leaders in art and design.

I invite you to join me for FREE VIP ACCESS to Project 31: New Futures by visiting project31-2021 for more information. The collection will have a Live Auction Event on June 24 (7 pm - 8 pm). The silent auction ends on June 30.

Other works in the collection include artists and designers:
Shea Chang; Gary Taxali; Vanessa Dion Fletcher; Ashok Mathur and Soleil Launière; Michael Lee Poy; Kathy Moscou & more.

All funds raised from both the silent and live auctions will support our programming at OCAD University Faculties. Thank you for your support.

The Affordable Art Fair | Azart Gallery 

If you're in New York, Affordable Art Fair NYC spring edition is one of the first NYC art events of the season. Be the first to experience the array of stunning artworks from both established and emerging artists! Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA.

Azart Gallery will highlight some new as well as older work at their booth. In addition, new paintings from my ongoing series, Seven Sisters: Aswan Garden, will be featured.  You can also view some of the artwork online here.

Alongside the Affordable Art Fair venue at the Metropolitan Pavilion, Affordable is committed to making your fair visit as safe as possible. Affordable aims to deliver the art-filled and fun Affordable Art Fair NYC experience you know and love while maintaining compliance with the protocols and mandates of New York City and New York State health departments.

The Brain Project: 2020 |  2021

The Yogen Früz Brain Project returns with a vigorous campaign to raise brain health awareness and advance groundbreaking research on dementia and ageing. I joined the roster again this year with other talented artists whose art pieces will be displayed across the city this summer.

The 2020 | 2021 collection will feature brain sculptures designed by artists, celebrities and thought-leaders from across North America. The artwork will be on display at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. For more information, visit The Brain Project’s website, brainproject.ca.

PXP Contemporary X Showfields

PXP Contemporary X Showfields

I'm featured in a new show with Showfields NY. The exhibition is curated by Alicia Puig, Co-founder of PXP Contemporary. Showfields has had past hosts such as Maria Brito, Larry Ossei Mensah and others.

Here's more about the inspiration behind this curation:

"After spending most of 2020 indoors within the confines of our homes, we feel a collective longing for both nature and connection. These are two themes that are inherently a part of the artists' works that I've selected for this curation. Some present the human form immersed in a landscape or other natural environment, while others compose images with figures alongside animals, flowers, and insects. Working in the mediums of collage and painting, these artists remind us to appreciate the profound beauty of our surroundings and of the importance of having respect for it now and in the years to come.

These works also act as documentation of life as an artist during the pandemic. While they, like everyone else, experienced loss, grief, anxiety, frustration, and fear - like nature itself, they also went through periods of growth and renewal. For me, bringing together this collection of artists is a manifestation of the belief that 2021 will indeed allow for more opportunities to connect with the environment, ourselves, and each other. It's a sigh of relief, or rather, a breath of fresh air." - Alicia Puig

Exhibition

AZART Gallery NY presents Cosmopolis

Please save the date for the upcoming art exhibition in Chelsea, New York. I’m excited to participate in the pop-up show with AZART Gallery.

Cosmopolis: an exhibition in tribute to the diversity and resilience of New York extended due to popular demand! 

Cosmopolis features mixed media paintings by SEN2, Goldie, and more. My artwork is also on view. The exhibition runs October 28th - November 14thnd, 2020, in New York. Please go check it out!

AZART Gallery NY presents Cosmopolis

504 West 22nd New York, NY
October 28th - November 14th, 2020

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm by appointment.

azartgallerynyc.com
@azartgallery

Featured artists:
-Sen2
-Bahar Bambi
-Goldie
-Josh George
-Kestin Cornwall
-Kuzana Ogg
-Miss Zukie

Art and Cocktails Podcast (The Create! Podcast)

Art and Cocktails Podcast (The Create! Podcast)

Took a moment to enjoy some face time with Alicia Puig for the Art and Cocktails podcast. Alicia Puig is the CEO and co-founder of PxP Contemporary, Director of Business Operations for Create! Magazine, an arts writer, and an author.

Check out the banter on iTunes, Spotify or online at www.artandcocktails.com. We have a conversation on art & current events.

We discuss topics such as the steps needed by the so-called art world, to push change and to be more inclusive & diverse. ⁣We also chat about the importance of developing your creative identity as an artist⁣.


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