#ScarboroughSpotlight on Deon Best
To celebrate Black voices within our community, Scarborough Arts is putting a #ScarboroughSpotlight on Black artists, creators, and community leaders all throughout the month of February.
Deon Best is a multidisciplinary artist & designer. His portfolio covers a wide range of artistic mediums, including his current focus - Modern Batik Art.
This unique traditional East African style of Fabric Art uses wax, dyes and inks. Deon Best is one of the premier Modern Batik artists in Canada, and has taught nearly 400 students! Deon has an immense passion for animals & nature. He connects to their vibrancy and harmonious energy with the Earth. His art invites audiences to challenge their minds and inspire their hearts. Deon continues his mission to Engage, Empower, and Inspire artists and art lovers alike.