John Ware, Daniel Maluka, acrylic on canvas 15″ x 12″, $715
Stories and meaning exist in every special wine bottle, and every piece of original art. Thus, we are incredibly pleased to be the first to present Daniel Maluka’s ‘The Black Cowboy‘ series at Chin Chin, an independent wine shop in Creemore, Ontario. Striking cowboy paintings of real-life Black Cowboys, like John Ware, look right at home amongst the countryside and whisky barrels, but each with more significance and meaning just below the surface.
Pop into Chin Chin at 180 Mill Street, Creemore, ON to learn more about each of these real-life Black Cowboys, and RSVP for our Artist Reception on Saturday, Sept. 28 📅 for an artist conversation and poetry reading by CBC-featured @whatdanieldrew himself.
Part of the series on view at Chin Chin in Creemore, Ontario (left). Portrait of the artist, Daniel Maluka, by Cruz.
The Black Cowboy is up for viewing through September. On Sept. 28, join us for an Artist Talk and Poetry Reading by CBC-featured artist, Daniel Maluka. Admission is $20 at the door & includes glass of wine or alternative beverage 🍷.Proceeds from admission go directly to supporting the artist.
To RSVP to the Artist Reception (Saturday, Sept. 28 @ 6pm), please email hello@chinchinshop.ca.
The Dusky Demon (left) and Isom Dart (right), Daniel Maluka, 10.5 x 12, acrylic on canvas, $500 each
The Black Cowboy
By Daniel Maluka
August 16 – September 28, 2024 @ Chin Chin, 180 Mill Street, Creemore, ON
The Black Cowboy is a series of acrylic paintings inspired by the historical accounts of African American cowboys during the Old West era (also commonly referred to as the “American Frontier” or the “Wild West”), an era not very far removed from slavery.
Approximately 20 to 25 percent of cowboys at this time were African American. The term “Cowboy” was first used in a derogatory manner to describe African American ranchers, while their white counterparts were referred to as “Cow Hands”.
Due to Western and White-centric media, there has been a concerted effort to erase history and depict Cowboys as white. The Black Cowboy collection is the artist’s way of refuting this and shedding light on the incredible lives of Bill Pickett, Isom Dart, and John Ware – all of whom inspired these paintings.
Black Cowboy, Daniel Maluka, acrylic on canvas, 10.5 x 12, $500
About Daniel Maluka
Daniel Maluka is a self-taught, Toronto-based artist and writer originally from South Africa. He merges Afrocentric influences with surrealist elements to explore the depths of the subconscious in his art. Daniel’s visually captivating pieces have gained international recognition, being featured in galleries across Toronto and collected worldwide.
In addition to his visual art, Daniel has made notable contributions to literature. His works have been published in various magazines, and he has led numerous poetry workshops. His debut poetry collection, Unwashed, published by Mawenzi House, was featured in CBC’s “37 Most Anticipated Poetry Books for Spring 2024.” The collection is known for its visceral, image-rich poetry.