I remember being five years old on my first day of a new school I cried so hard my teacher gave me a paint set and a sketch pad. Every day we began our day that way. By the time I was ten, art had become my primary focus, and every set I made was art-related.

Tafui is an independent Artist and Designer, originally from Xaymaca / Kingston, Jamaica. Her work spans various media which includes fine art, surface pattern design, illustration, spatial design, communication and product design. She is mainly known for her bold black and white abstract, repeating patterns, that embellish many of her products.

Tafui moved from Xaymaca / Jamaica to Tiohtià:ke / Montreal where she studied studio arts at Dawson College. She then pursued her studies in Design Art at Concordia University. With over ten years as an Art Director in the advertising industry, she has also lectured and co-wrote post-secondary level courses in branding & design.

She currently produces environmentally responsible home products and licenses her work to clients. Her work is inspired by her love for indigenous cultures, modern design and traditional textile techniques, that adds a unique aesthetic to the modern retail experience. Her diverse body of work includes art prints, wallpapers, textile, tableware, and stationery.

She works between Algonquin territories / Ottawa and Musqueam/Squamish/Tsleil-Waututh territories / Vancouver Canada.

She is available for commissions and collaboration; you can contact her here.

Public Collection 

City of Ottawa | Bank of Jamaica