In the Flesh (2007)
My portraits and visual narratives of Trinidadian albino people attempt to establish connections between aspects of myself, our collective Caribbean culture and history, and our essential identity. Negative notions regarding difference create conflict and promote isolation, loneliness and trauma. Our planet grows and evolves through its profound diversity, yet we collectively fail to value each and every living creature. In feeling that we do not belong, knowledge and experience of our true identity eludes us. Consequently, our psychological and spiritual development is truncated; we are often unable to recognize and fulfil our potential.
Stray Mongrels and White Negroes (2006), 50 x 46 inches, oil on linen
Jevon (2006), 15 x 10 inches, oil on linen
White Negro (2012), 7 x 7 inches, oil on linen
Earl (White Negro) (2012), 7 x 7 inches, oil on linen
Colette (2006), 12 x 12 inches, oil on linen
Earl (2006), 12 x 12 inches, oil on linen
Divine Bride (2006), 50 x 46 inches, oil on linen
Saints and Sinners (2006), 120 x 72 inches, oil on linen
Red Roach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Black Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
La Cucaracha (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Doghler Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Chutney Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Creole Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
White Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Albino Cockroach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2006), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Rasta Roach (Creole Cockroaches series) (2008), 4 x 3 inches, oil on linen on hardboard
Storm Messengers (1999–2006), 60 x 10 inches (6 panels, each 10 x 10 inches), oil on hardboard
Full Moon Madness (2006), 15 x 7 inches, oil on linen
Pilgrim (Three Wise Men series) (2006), 10 x 10 inches, oil on linen
Mystic (Three Wise Men series) (2006), 10 x 10 inches, oil on linen