Creatures and Other Works (1998–2022)
In the dark underworld Bats are re-imagined as the evil supernatural vampire Count Dracula, and as Spectres and Tricksters. Bats also present as Sacred Spirits, benefitting our planet’s ecosystems, existing with all living creatures in harmony, mutual respect and inter-dependence.
My crocodile paintings are inspired by Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. My late grandmother Priscilla was born in Westmoreland, and used to spend her Saturday afternoons in the town of Black River with her parents and brothers when she was very young. There are monsters amongst us, both mythical and real: in our fairy tales; in the animal kingdom; and in the human species who have the power to snuff out life.
Vlad (2022), 8 x 5 inches, oil on hardboard
Batsheba (2022), 8 x 5 inches, oil on hardboard
Spectre (2020), 6 x 6 inches, oil on hardboard
Nightwing (2020), 6 x 6 inches, oil on hardboard
Ghost Bat (2020), 6 x 5 inches, oil on hardboard
Trickster (2020), 6 x 6 inches, oil on hardboard
Little Wing (2020), 6 x 6 inches, oil on hardboard
Not On My Watch (2010), 7 ½ x 5 ½ inches, oil on hardboard
Rough Riders (2010), 10 x 10 inches, oil on hardboard
Creature (2019), 10 x 5 ½ inches, oil on hardboard
Gator (2022), 9 x 5 inches, oil on hardboard
Mugger (2020), 8 ½ x 7 inches, oil on hardboard
Nightswimming (2022), 12 ½ x 8 ½ inches, oil on hardboard
Orinoco (2019), 10 x 10 inches, oil on hardboard
Pitch Lake (2019), 8 x 8 inches, oil on hardboard
Cold Blooded (2019), 7 x 7 inches, oil on hardboard
Saltie (2022), 13 x 10 inches, oil on hardboard
Yard Fowls (Study) (2004), 12 x 5 inches, oil on linen
Struttin’ My Stuff (2008), 5 x 5 inches, oil on hardboard
Into Me You See (2004), 10 x 8 inches, oil on linen
Sea Egg (2001), 5 x 5 inches, oil on linen
Things of God: Garlics (2005), 12 x 4 inches (3 panels, each 4 x 4 inches), oil on linen on hardboard on metal stand
Ixoras (1998), 12 x 10 inches, oil on hardboard
Abigail and Michael (1998), 5 x 4 inches, oil on hardboard
Home Boy (2004), 7 x 5 inches, oil on linen
Funny Man (2004), 7 x 6 inches, oil on linen
Soul Man (2004), 7 x 6 inches, oil on linen
Peaceful Man (2004), 7 x 5 inches, oil on linen
Corbeaux, Grande Riviere (1998), 10 x 10 inches, oil on hardboard with marine varnish