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Rei Misiri is a Toronto-based artist who emigrated
from Tirana, Albania. During his earlier years of
cultural adaptation, Rei found urban arts as a way
to express his voice. His dynamic clash of traditional
calligraphy and contemporary street art has been
featured by organizations including the Meridian
Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing
Arts), Toronto Raptors, Red Bull and Nissan. Most
recently, Rei became a Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series regional winner and
exhibited his work at Art Basel Miami as well as the Versace Mansion.
REBIRTH
By Rei Misiri
Artist Statement
This piece is inspired by the Birth of Venus. It is a monumental story in
the artist's life as he perceives its message to be a reminder when he is
coping with anxiety and depression. Although some things in life may
seem to be going negatively, there is always a blessing in disguise. Venus
is the blessing that was birthed by a tragic event. Similar to the story, Rei
perceives negative emotions as roots that are needed for the branches of
happiness to flourish.
