Art

How do we grow when life constantly shifts beneath our feet? When movement and stillness intertwine, where do we find balance? These questions lie at the heart of Guyanese artist Dominique Hunter’s ongoing Cusp series, a striking exploration of transformation, presence, and resilience. Through her use of the human form, nature, and symbolism, Hunter captures the tension of what she calls mini migrations, the repeated uprootings and resettlings that shape both personal and cre

Naderson Saint-Pierre paints faces that resist a single point of view. Eyes overlap, profiles shift, colours collide. His portraits insist on multiplicity, suggesting that identity is never singular, never fixed, and never fully revealed in one moment. Working primarily in portraiture, Saint-Pierre uses fragmentation as both a visual strategy and a conceptual position. His subjects appear assembled rather than rendered, as though identity itself is shaped through memory, move

Carnival is often reduced to costumes, colour and spectacle. For Weldon Ryan , it is lived culture, movement, presence and community rendered on canvas. Born in Trinidad and Tobago , Ryan translates the energy of Caribbean Carnival into large-scale paintings that capture both the pageantry and the people behind it. Ryan photographs masqueraders at carnivals across the Caribbean diaspora and uses these encounters as reference for his paintings. His compositions are tight, imme

In cities from San Juan to Barcelona, Puerto Rican artist Ekosaurio transforms walls into vibrant ecosystems. His murals pulse with plant life and bold colour bringing the energy of Caribbean landscapes into urban spaces across the globe. Rather than depicting nature as scenery, Ekosaurio treats it as a living language. His work does not aim for realism, instead, it relates the energy of Caribbean landscapes, their beauty, vibrancy and growth, into compositions that feel play

David creates artworks that explore internet culture, irony, and everyday life. Sometimes, all at once. Working primarily through digital processes, his practice combines humor, observation, and familiar cultural references to evoke moments of joy, even in the unexpected. David Sykes was born in Kingston, Jamaica, "in the 19th century," as he jokingly says. From a young age, he was drawn to art, inspired not by museums or galleries, but by the imagination of his cousin, Camek

Where the work is made matters.  For Guadeloupean-born artist Kelly Sinnapah Mary, the environment of her studio is inseparable from her practice. “If my studio were elsewhere, my practice would be very different. When I walk into my studio, I hear the crowing of roosters. I feel the sun. I hear my son playing with his cousins.” Her work is rooted in Guadeloupe, shaped by place, daily life and lineage , and engages with a continuous unlearning of colonial worldviews. Through

Art has always been a tool to express memory, place and identity, and Cuban artist Leo Morey embraces this with every stroke. His paintings, rich with life and layered with cultural storytelling, serve as a bridge between the home he grew up in and the world he now navigates. Morey’s preferred medium, acrylic on canvas, gives him the freedom to build worlds that feel both nostalgic and vividly present. Born and raised in Cuba, Morey’s artistic voice was shaped by the textures

Some artworks carry a quiet charge before you fully take them in. The recent pieces by Antigua and Barbuda artist Kamlah Kew  belong to this realm, where near-silhouette figures appear subdued yet glow with an inner force. The figures move between shadow and gentle clarity. From within these dark forms, a light emerges that feels inherited, suggesting ancestry and the brightness passed through generations. This balance between concealment and emergence shapes Kew’s visual lan

Nyzere Dillon is a Jamaican American sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. He works primarily in clay and uses figurative sculpture to explore the depth and resilience of the African diasporic experience. Dillon was raised between Jamaican culture and an American environment, and this duality shapes the tone of his work. His sculpture reflects the negotiation of two worlds, each carrying its own histories and aesthetics. This perspective informs how he approaches identity, me

This year, Haitian American artist Patrick Eugène stepped into a defining moment of global recognition through the 10th anniversary of the Dior Lady Art initiative. Invited by the House of Dior to reinterpret the legendary Lady Dior handbag, Eugène has entered a rare creative circle where fine art meets couture. Photographs by Heather Sten and Marion Berrin. Courtesy of Mariane Ibrahim Gallery and Patrick Eugène. For Eugène, this collaboration is more than a design commission

In Mother Caribbean , St Kitts and Nevis artist Sasha Herbert transforms portraiture into a celebration of regional heritage. At first glance, the painting captures the intimate gaze of its subject, but the viewer’s eye is drawn upward to the headwrap, a vibrant blue crown that unfurls into a map of the Caribbean islands and seas. Mother Caribbean by Sasha Herbert.  Image courtesy of the artists via Instagram. Painted in acrylic on ply, the work exudes both strength and tend

When many people hear the word art, they picture an expensive painting hanging in a pristine gallery, a rare sculpture locked behind glass, or a ticketed performance accessible only to a privileged few. This perception has allowed art to be wrongly categorised as a luxury, something “nice to have” when extra funds or leisure time are available. However, this view ignores a fundamental truth: art is not a luxury, it is a necessity. 1. Art Preserves Our Humanity Art captures th

On August 6, 1986, Haiti bid farewell to one of its most revered artists, Philomé Obin. Born in 1892, Obin’s remarkable career spanned...

Emancipation in the Caribbean is more than a historical event. It is a living, breathing narrative that artists continue to explore,...

A look into Edrin Chris Symonette’s sculptural series Salt & Skin, which explores identity, memory and the shifting shoreline of the Bahamian landscape. Using natural materials like coral, sand and pigment, Symonette invites us to listen to the sea as a storyteller and reflect on what it leaves behind

In the heart of Kingston’s art district, a vibrant new mural has appeared, a powerful symbol of cultural connection, creativity and...

Dutch fine artist and portrait painter Bianca Berends brings the vibrancy of Caribbean life to canvas. Since 2011, she has spent much of the year on Curaçao, where the sun, sand, and sea inspire her expressive use of colour and bold brushwork. Best known for her portraits, Berends blends abstract and figurative elements, capturing everyday moments with a warmth and energy that reflects her surroundings. Caribbean Beach Scene  by Bianca Berends, 200 x 125 cm. Oil and collage o

Samson Tonton, a Haitian artist based in Connecticut, is renowned for his vibrant acrylic paintings that merge Cubist aesthetics with...

Llanor Alleyne’s work blossoms at the intersection of tenderness and resistance. With roots in Barbados and lived experiences across the...

In the sun-soaked beauty of the Cayman Islands, where turquoise waters kiss golden sands and the light bends in ways only the Caribbean...