Place your orders yall 👀 I’m in the creative mood!! Also have a few markets coming up ;)

Introducing Fanwi (designs by Dara) Handmade jewelery made with beads, pearls, crystal, and wire. I have a variety of accessories to choose from : bracelets, necklaces, waist beads, and earrings.

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Welcome to Where Our Roots Connect at the Edge Gallery! Nyanga Tree by Dara Nfon aka Fanwi @dara_nfon @_fanwi Fanwi is a Cameroonian born multidisciplinary artist. Though more commonly known as Dara Nfon and for her work in film, content creation, and modelling, Fanwi has been making jewellery for the last few years . This is their first sculpture and gallery submission. This wire based tree sculpture is adorned with cowrie shells, a symbol or royalty and wealth in many African cultures. The beaded flowers are arranged to represent the Cameroonian flag. Green for the lush forests and fertile lands, also representing hope, growth, and natural wealth. Red for the blood shed during the fight for independence, though meant to be representing strength and unity these flowers are beaded with a darker more faded shade of red signifying the current division and bloodshed due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis often referred as a civil war or the “anglophone crisis”. Yellow for the sun, prosperity, and the Savannah of northern Cameroon. And a small pointed gold flower representing the “star of unity” a simple 5 pointed yellow star representing the many diverse ethnic groups within our borders. Come see this work at the Edge Gallery, open Monday-Saturday 1-5pm for this final week of the exhibition. Exhibition funded by @mbartscouncil #artist #installation #sculpture #beadwork #blackartist

Beads & crystals 💞 • Dm me to order your waist beads 😘 • Crochet set by @ashesbt

I call it The Nyanga Tree 🍂 • My submission was fully inspired by my sister @ashhnfon She told me I should make something and I honestly didn’t know what to make since I’ve never done anything like this before but we brainstormed a bit and I came up with a concept I was very excited about (slide 9). This piece is very meaningful as explained in slide 8 and I had a lot of fun and learned a lot while making it. Thank you to everyone who came to the opening especially those who stopped to chat and ask questions. This experience has really inspired me to branch out more with my creativity (pun intended 🌳). Due to it’s personal significance this statue is not for sale but I did have a few people asking and I would LOVE to work with y’all and create some custom statues that you CAN keep. If you’re interested please dm me at @_fanwi I can’t wait to get started 🥰 • @theedgegallery is going to be showing these pieces until March 2nd. My sister @ashesbt also has a piece (the best one if you ask me 🫣 pictured in slide 12) so I strongly encourage you to go check it out if you can find the time! • If you’d like to know more about or find ways to help out with the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon please check out the linktree in my bio. Cameroon is such a beautiful and vibrant country. My love for Enjoyment comes from my roots (wow another pun 🌴) and it pains me to see such joyful and compassionate people in such turmoil. Anything, even just informing yourself on what’s going on would be much much appreciated 🫶🏿 • Thank you @blackartistswpg for this exhibit and a special shoutout to @oliviacassie_ for all her hard work and dedication for keeping art alive in our community. Your work is appreciated more than you know💞

❕ROLL OUT ❕ Will you be there? 🫵🏾 Only a few tickets left! This Friday 7pm @wheeliesrollerrink Items for sale from @ashesbt @_fanwi @manuk_garcia Live painting by @manuk_garcia Music by @jospin3_3 @serachies (help us make the soundtrack, send your song requests to the link in @thegoodvibesstation bio) You don’t want to miss it! 🎥: @ninetyfifth Styled by @ashesbt

CrochetxBeaded Bag charms 💘 DM @_fanwi and I to purchase! #crochet #beadings #bagcharm #coachbag #explore

Cupid said “go out”…..we don’t argue with destiny. What colour bag charms, take your pick!! First release sold out. Second release running low. Feb 15 at @clubcubanawpg . Link in bio #longweekendvibes✌️

Look at herrrr😍💜 @jampelll won this set with a matching hair clip and necklace from @_fanwi in our first giveaway… next one coming soon!