In the vibrant world of art and fashion, Sylvester stands out as a multifaceted creative force. As a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, and creative director, his work is a testament to the boundless inspiration life has to offer- a reflection of his deep connection to life and its countless inspirations.

Finding Inspiration in the Everyday

He finds inspiration from all of life. He always makes it an intention to navigate life with an open heart, mind, and eyes wide open to the mystery of it. There’s a constant dialogue that is happening. And it’s grounded in all of his work. Falata thinks of his work as a love letter to life, a love letter to love itself. He is deliberate in his work being optimistic, that is the intention that he devoted himself to. That is his divine assignment.

A Poem That Changed Everything

In early 2020, Sylvester rediscovered Maya Angelou’s ‘Poem to our Grandmothers’ and there is a stanza that says “…I come as one, But I stand as ten thousand…” It was such a powerful moment he could viscerally feel those words anchor in his being, and they have become an entering theme to all his work. The knowing that we have so much support that is constantly available to us, we can dare to do great things, to be great. Because we don’t show up only as ourselves. So the intention behind his work is to anchor that knowing and for his work to be a reminder for anyone who interacts with it.

When Art Meets Fashion

So, how does this all come together? For Sylvester, it’s about letting his art guide him, no matter the medium. “Painting is my first love,” he admits. Because the message is the same in all of his practices, it’s a matter of just interpreting it across different mediums. However, it is the art that he ends up applying to fashion and ceramics, since painting is his primary focus. This allows him to apply the artwork to fabrics, for example, or to draw and paint on ceramics. He had an opportunity to do this on a project for one of his corporate clients, consulting on a corporate range for a blue-chip client. Part of the project involved developing a signature print that began as an artwork on canvas and ultimately ended up on garments. It was great to see the work take on a different life.

Ability to be Versatile

With his creativity having grown and expanded over the years, Sylvester embodies versatility as a multidisciplinary artist by seamlessly integrating fashion design, painting, and pottery into a cohesive artistic vision. His work consistently conveys themes of optimism and connection, allowing him to reinterpret his messages across various mediums. By drawing inspiration from life and influential figures like Maya Angelou, he infuses depth into his creations. This fluidity enables him to adapt his artistry to different contexts, such as developing signature prints for corporate clients, while maintaining his core identity.”There’s a more profound, almost spiritual, intention behind the artwork I create—whether it’s in my paintings or ceramics—and while fashion shares a similar sponsorship and purpose, the depth varies.” said Sylvester for The System. Ultimately, Sylvester’s ability to blend inspiration, message, and medium defines his creative versatility.

A Legacy of Love and Light

At the heart of it all, Sylvester’s work is a love letter to life. It’s about reminding us of our own strength, our own light. “I want my art to be a reminder,” he says, “that we’re capable of so much more than we realize. We just need to believe in ourselves.” In Sylvester’s hands, art isn’t just something you see-it’s something you feel. And that’s what makes his work so unforgettable.