Taz wearing artist print pareo

Tazelaar Stevenson was born in 1978 and now lives and works in Norwich.  He has been screen-printing since he was 16 and went on to study Printmaking at Norwich School of Art and Design when he was in his early 20′s.  As well as producing his own work he currently prints for uber-cool fashion maverick NOKI (N.H.S. London) and has just produced some t-shirts for Whiteline’s 2010 collection.  His love of nature and the British coast line combined with his understanding of 70′s culture and style made him the perfect choice for our first artist scarf.

T&H:  We love the artist print you created for Tallulah & Hope’s first collection!  Talk us through your ideas and inspiration..
TS:    I love the work of 70′s artists Sol Lewit and Agnes Martin. The lines that create the border of the pareo are part of an ongoing obsession I have with straight lines, grids and points of intersection.  Although it looks very formal it is actually about the rhythm of nature and constructing chaos.  And I love birds! I was so happy to see them as a theme in your print design!  The cloud-like daubs that appear in the middle of the scarf are actually abstracted avocet wings.

T&H: Where is your favourite place to relax?
TS: Burnham Overy Staithe and Gun Hill, North Norfolk coast.  For the light, the air and the birds! (feathered obviously).

T&H: What’s in your packed lunch box?
TS: [snigger] Pear, chicory and sheep cheese salad.  I used to make it at the Real eating Company in Brighton where I worked with the brilliant Cass Titcombe.

T&H: And what are you listening to..
TS: Currently Grievous Angel featuring Rubi Dan or anything Night Slugs, but never while I’m on the beach.  Nothing beats the sound of the waves.

T&H: Thanks again Taz for bringing your unique wit and style to Tallulah & Hope.