Why have you chosen to be an artist? What is your “raison d’être”?
In all honesty, when transitioning from teenhood to adulthood Art was the only thing I was even slightly interested in. So the decision to become an Artist resulted [from] a lack of options at first. Fortunately, this was the best decision I’ve ever made. Art has felt like my purpose since I started seriously practicing it, giving me a channel to express myself and how I feel about the world around me.
Which of your works are you the most proud of and why?
My works within my Redwoman series are probably those of which I am most proud of. This is because this series is at its beginning stages of uncovering and delving into the topic of colourism, particularly in the Caribbean.
How has your work and your process changed over time?
My work is now a devotion to myself.
Having started off practicing Art during a time when I really had nothing but time on my hands, [with] the transition to working and doing other “adulty” things with my life, I have had to create the discipline to [carve] out the time to do the thing which brings me the most peace and sense of purpose.
In terms of the work itself, the ability to articulate visually on topics I want to make work on is ever growing. The more work you make the better you get.
For you as an artist, is there a work of art or an artist that resonates with you on a profound level?
I resonate mostly with my fellow Barbadian Artists like Ronald Williams, Simone Asia, Alanis Forde, Akilah Watts, Anna Gibson, Von Hall, Shane Eastmond, Starlite Talma, Gabrielle Moore, Christie (ADW), Kraig Yearwood and so much others. Seeing people who come from the same place as me inspires me daily!
What’s the most rewarding part of being an artist?
The most rewarding part of being an artist for me is being able to connect with others, make people feel things through my art and creating bonds.
