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Daniel Maluka

Artist member since 2019
Toronto , Ontario

Daniel Maluka is a Toronto based artist and writer hailing from South Africa. His work takes an Afrocentric approach while incorporating surrealist elements. In using his interest in the subconscious, Daniel brings what lurks in the deep recesses of the mind into the forefront of his work.


Inside the Studio


Q+A

Favourite medium

Ink

Best season of the year in Toronto

Summer

How long have you been creating art?

My whole life

During my breaks, I tend to ...

Draw

Who do you consider a genius?

Basquiat, Leonardo Drew, Kennedy Yanko, Derrick Adams, Brynat Giles, Malik Roberts

What do you listen to when you work?

Ambient Music

Select Past Exhibitions
2023

Toronto, ON
House of Arts Featured Artist - April

2023

Oakville, ON
Aviva Canada Insurance Inc

2022

Scarborough, ON
Akin Artist Market

2021

Toronto, ON
John B Aird Juried Drawing 2021 Show

2020

Toronto, ON
Together Even When Apart by Labour of Love & Partial Gallery

2019

Toronto, ON
Pre-Labatt Village Group -

2019

The Freedom Factory, Toronto, ON
VAM 2019 Juried Show

2018

Vuco Art Space, Toronto, ON
Vuco 2018 Group Show

2017

The Redline Cafe, Toronto, ON
Spills of War

2019

Toronto, ON
Pre-Labatt Village Artist Consortium Group Show

2019

Toronto, ON
Northern Contemporary CMYK Show

Accolades
2024


Exhibition Assistance Grant

Education
2018

Ryerson University
English

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