About

Meet Candace di Talamo, the South African artist and illustrator with an adventurous past in London's film special effects, long before she embarked on her whimsical journey. With a babe on her hip, she landed in Cape Town, brimming with quirky ideas for her new venture.

Thus, Kink Ink was born, a vibrant canvas where Candace unleashed her eccentric hand-painted ink drawings. The term "Kink" stuck with her, representing a delightful tangle of meanings: a twisty curl, an offbeat approach to life, and that unmistakable quirkiness that sets us apart. Working with ink and brush became her joy, a dance of control and serendipity that sparked magic on paper.

As she shared her original artworks on t-shirts and posters, the response was overwhelming, pushing her creative boundaries further. Kink Ink evolved into a kaleidoscope of creativity, expanding into art jackets and delightful décor. But that's not all! Candace began using the term "KINKED" to describe the process of upcycling preloved items that she discovered. "KINKING" became the verb to represent the transformative journey of these one-of-a-kind jackets. If you are fortunate enough to own one of her wearable artworks, you can proudly declare that you've been fabulously “KINKED.”

Candace's designs mirror her playful personality, sprinkled with off-centre charm, infused with bursts of laughter, and served with a dash of sass.

Now happily settled in Hout Bay, she shares her quirky world with two kids, two dogs, three cats, and a lumberjack who keeps the fun rolling!