designer
educator
multidisciplinary artist
Deon Best is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and instructor proudly residing in Brampton. He is the premiere Modern Batik textile artist in Canada. Modern Batik is the East African Textile art that uses wax, dyes & inks. With a strong commitment to education, Deon Best has empowered over 550 students from diverse backgrounds. Through these teaching experiences, he has fostered creative collaborations with numerous GTA communities, including partnerships with City of Brampton (BAO), PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives) and the City of Toronto to name a few.
Cosmic Connections
Cosmic Connections is a mesmerizing art-piece that features a dynamic composition of swirling patterns using flowers, gardens and cosmic motifs, accented in gold. Deon Best explores the theme of connectivity and the idea that we are all connected by invisible threads that transcend physical boundaries. The artwork serves as a visual representation of the interconnected nature between us and the universe.