Schedule a tasting room visit or a winery Tour & Tasting between February 21 and March 2 to enjoy the work of Artist Kanye Tomiwa. Tomiwa’s large format art made almost entirely of used wine corks will adorn the Dodon tasting room during this special time.
Tomiwa’s art will be displayed during the following open hours:
Friday, February 21: 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 22, 12 - 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 23, 12 - 6 p.m.
Friday, February 28: 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 12 - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 12 - 6 p.m.
Reservations are required and can be made at this link.
Biography
Tomiwa Omokanye, known professionally as Kanye Tomiwa, is a multi-dimensional artist based in Maryland, USA. Born in Nigeria on April 21, 1991, Tomiwa creates sculptural relief paintings using wine corks as his primary medium. His artistic journey began with a foundation in architecture, earning both a BSc and MSc in Architecture. Over time, his focus shifted toward transforming ecological waste into art, blending sustainability with storytelling to create works that resonate deeply with cultural and environmental consciousness.
Artist Statement
Kanye Tomiwa’s art reimagines wine corks as vessels of memory, emotion, and transformation. Each cork tells a story—a moment of celebration, reflection, or shared communion. His work captures the essence of human connection, honoring the shared rituals of toasts and gatherings that bind us to those we love and respect.
Through his sculptures, Kanye explores themes of commemoration, second chances, and new beginnings. His art reflects humanity’s resilience and the power of transformation, turning discarded materials into symbols of hope and renewal. By breathing life into wine corks destined for waste, he crafts intricate surfaces that embody both tactile beauty and profound meaning.
Grounded in a commitment to combating climate change, Kanye’s work emphasizes sustainability and the repurposing of non-degradable materials. Each piece serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to the planet while celebrating the timeless power of memory, connection, and storytelling.
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