Oil / wax / mosaics

www.heidiberger.com/

www.instagram.com/heidimbergerart

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246 259 8828

I am a self-taught artist with a passion for material experimentation. My work centres around mixed media and collage—where magpie bits and pieces, each with their own history, form a new narrative. My recent love is combining this with wax, both encaustic and oil with cold wax medium (CWM).

Mixed media

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(246) 830-9169

Adrian Burnett is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in environmental consciousness, the transformative power of upcycling, and the complexity of human experience. Passionate about texture, form, and pattern, he creates bold mixed-media pieces using found and repurposed materials—breathing new life into the discarded and overlooked. His work reflects a deep reverence for nature, often drawing from organic textures, weathered surfaces, and natural decay to explore the ongoing dialogue between humanity and the environment.

Beyond the environmental, Adrian’s art also delves into the duality of life and the human condition, engaging with themes of gender, anatomy, and identity. Through abstract and symbolic representation, he examines the biological and emotional dimensions of both the female and male forms, exploring the contrasts, connections, and fluidities between them. His pieces become layered narratives—simultaneously raw and refined—that honour both the physical and metaphysical aspects of being. With a keen eye for overlooked detail and a love for the tactile, Adrian’s work challenges viewers to see the world—and themselves—with fresh curiosity and depth.

Wood

www.cahlong.com

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(246) 232-7372

With an unwavering passion for all things creative for most of her life along with a sharp eye for exquisite design, Joy-Ann Carter has been quickly building her name in the area of high-end wooden handbags and jewellery made from various species of wood grown in her home island of Barbados.  Joy-Ann is the founder and visionary behind the CAHLONG brand, a luxury accessories brand that melds artistry with sophistication to create wooden statement piece handbags and jewellery that have already become collectors’ items.

Joy-Ann also transforms locally grown Barbadian wood into stunning chandeliers and light fixtures that are as functional as they are artistic. With a creative eye and meticulous attention to detail, she infuses each piece with movement and character, blending artistic energy with practical design to create truly unique lighting.

Joy-Ann’s talents extend beyond accessories and lighting into sculpting expressive wooden forms and carving beautifully functional utensils. Working with various locally grown woods, Joy-Ann pays close attention to the unique grains and striations within the wood, bringing each creation to life—whether a graceful sculpture, hand-carved spoon or statement servingware. Her meticulous approach ensures that every item tells its own story in wood, celebrating both its artistic beauty and timeless functionality.

Wood

www.craftworxdesigns.com

instagram.com/craftworxdesignsbarbados

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(246) 231-5359

Stephenson (Steve) Carter, a former engineer, transitioned his precision and problem-solving skills into fine woodworking, making it his full-time pursuit in 2013 with the founding of Craftworx Designs. Passionate about showcasing the rich variety of woods grown in Barbados—beyond the well-known Barbados Mahogany—he crafts unique hand turned pens, sculptures, jewelry boxes, charcuterie boards, bowls, and other functional art pieces. Often blending multiple wood types in a single creation, Steve reveals the natural beauty of their grain and how they harmonize together. Committed to sustainability, he works exclusively with locally sourced woods and never uses stains, allowing the natural striations and tones to shine through. His work not only produces striking, one-of-a-kind designs but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the diverse hardwoods grown in Barbados.

Having seen many local woods being discarded, Steve recognized their overlooked beauty and, as an artist, set out to transform these lesser-known Barbadian grown species into true works of art. Through his creations, he has continually educated others on the unique grain, colour, and character of each wood species he uses, often surprising those who only associate Barbados with Mahogany. Over time, Steve has expanded his repertoire, enjoying the process of woodturning on the lathe to produce functional bowls, vases, platters, and other beautiful sculptural and utilitarian pieces.

Mixed media

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(246) 233-0517

I am a self-taught Visual Artist working in mixed media with a passion for art & craft, painting, illustrations, accessory design (Sun Craft Designs on Facebook), interior decorating and furniture building. In addition, I am involved in many artist exhibitions and aspects of cultural development.  I also up until a year ago, was the Curator at ArtSplash Gallery.

Acrylic ink / gouache / vintage ceramic shards

www.designerscoast.com

instagram.com/cathycoast

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(246) 256-3434

Catharine Cummins is a Barbadian born in Jamaica. For a while she was self employed as a printed textile designer for the US swimwear market.

Having spent those years being constrained to a strict design format she shrugged off that title and got busy painting anything she wanted to including a snowcone cart, a surfboard, 2 lifesized fiberglass cows, 2 mini-buses and a portrait of a garden in France. Recently she got obsessed with collecting vintage ceramic shards that she finds in the very dirt of Barbados while walking in St Joseph and in the Garrison area over the past 17 years. She took these broken bits of the past and created brand new artwork that’s also already 300 years old.

Acrylic

instagram.com/ArtBySuzanneDavis

facebook.com/suzannedavis5473

(246) 253-4601

Suzanne Davis was born in Barbados in December 1958.

She met the great Artist Indrani Wittingham at a Rotary function at the Gallery of Caribbean Art. Indrani suggested to her to join her art classes and really enjoyed being trained by Indrani for several years, until Indrani moved to Canada. She painted in oils at that time.

She has done several workshops with the Canadian and Barbados artist Heidi Berger, who exposed her to acrylic painting which she loved and changed her method of painting to acrylic at that time.

She then joined the popular “Love of Art Paint Group” which is tutored by Barbadian Artist Tracey Williams who is an amazing artist and tutor.

Suzanne, over the years, has changed from Oils to Acrylics and poured paints. She loves to paint all forms of nature abstractly. Especially flowers, animals, dancers, under the ocean scenes and family paintings.

She uses high flow and mixed media methods to create very vibrant coloured paintings.

Acrylic/mixed media

(246) 827-0925

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Tricia has been creative from the time she could hold a crayon. From her first official art classes in oil painting with Indrani in the 80’s, to an art-stuffed college schedule in Florida.

Anything that keeps the creative spark going… she gets lost in it.

Her most recent focus of works range from fine arts using predominantly charcoal, acrylic, pastels and collage to furniture art, mobiles and 3D assemblage pieces with the prime focus on reuse and upcycling of items destined for landfills.

Expressing her soul and need to create on canvas or otherwise, in whichever way it chooses to be.

Acrylic

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(246) 253-0034

Michelle Gail Durant

A Bajan born artist, I worked in advertising for 22 years where my days were spent mainly editing and proofreading the many magazines, booklets and advertisement produced, or assisting a photographer on photoshoots.

Although growing up I never thought of art as a career option, there were a few moments in my younger life that hinted I might one day be where I am today. As a child, I enjoyed art and at age seven, won a NIFCA award for a collage I produced while attending the St Gabriel’s School. Later on, while at Foundation school, a reproduction of my art was selected to create a large collage which was displayed in the school auditorium for a few years. Continuing my education as an AFS exchange student in Wisconsin, I studied commercial art during the year and helped backstage on set design for the school’s theatre production. That, however, ended my adventures in art for the next 31 years.

In 2015, with my two ‘artsy’ children finally old enough to fend for themselves, and lots of art supplies lying around my home, I decided to try my hand at painting and discovered a new love for it.

Art, to me, is a means of relaxation and stress relief. I like to immerse myself in painting for hours, freeing my mind of everything but what is in front of me.

When not painting, I like to be outdoors, hiking on the east coast of the island, therefore much of my art is focused on this landscape.

Other than painting and hiking I also enjoy writing and, so far, have published one novel.

Local clay

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(246) 232-8712

My name is Michelle Greaves, and I’m married with two children. I worked in the banking profession for 24 years until November 2006, before becoming a fulltime homemaker and enjoying the therapeutic release I receive from my pottery passion.

My interest in pottery first started in April 2002, when I received a gift of pottery classes from my sister Kelley. Under the watchful eye of Gloria Chung at the Barbados Community College, I was encouraged to release whatever hidden talent I may have. It is so satisfying to be a part of the process which takes a ball of raw clay and turns it into a work of art, or even a functional piece. Much of my inspiration comes from nature. I am intrigued by contrasts, either in textures or colours. I pour much of my personality into my work, so when you buy a piece from Michelle’s Clay Gallery, you have a part of me.

I have showcased my work locally at the Museum’s Craft Fair, Holders’ Season, Cariba Restaurant in St. James, the Barbados Horticultural Society Flower Show (silver medal awarded in 2012), BMEX, the Repeat Visitor Receptions held at Ilaro Court, Bridgetown Market, Holetown Festival, Limegrove Craft Fairs, ATSB 2020, 2024 and 2025, the Crop-Over Visual Arts Exhibition, Carifesta 2017 and regionally at Carifesta 2013 held in Suriname.

Clay

www.jamilaabena.com

instagram.com/jamila_abena

(246) 838-0049

Trained as an architect, Jamila discovered a passion for pottery amidst the daily rhythm of office life. Working primarily with terracotta and mixed clays, her hand-built forms celebrate the tactile and visual contrasts of unglazed ceramic surfaces. She approaches ceramics as a meditative, intuitive collaboration with clay; one that honours beauty in imperfection, materiality, and soulful expression. Her work features visible seams, layers, and asymmetries that reflect her multi-passionate journey, integrating her roles as architect, artist, and creative entrepreneur. Through each piece, she explores stillness, mindfulness, quiet transformation, and personal narrative. Clay becomes a metaphor for her layered identity: shaping not only vessels, but a life as a work of art.

Photography / painting / mixed media

Carlacreativearts.com

instagram.com/carlaphoto20

facebook.com/carla.hinds1

(246) 828-2791

I am an artist, art educator and passionate photographer. I was born in Berlin, Germany. I studied Fine Arts/Photography at the University of Art in Leipzig and worked as a freelance photographer and as a photo-editor for a daily newspaper in Berlin, Germany. About 30 years ago, I made beautiful Barbados my home, and have worked as the art teacher of the Codrington School, the International School of Barbados, for the last 19 years. I have also run many art workshops and art-and-craft camps for children, and have created large 3-dimensional artworks on plywood for children to be used in occupational therapy. In the late 90ies until 2000, I ran a small art gallery and art-and-craft-shop in Baystreet. I am the author of Picture Science, Using Digital Photography to Teach Young Children (Redleaf Press, 2007, USA). In 2013 I received the ECIS Award for the Promotion of International Education. I am an active participant and member of the Barbados Photographic Society. Now retired, I have the time to focus on my own creative endeavors and to actively follow my life-long interest in Fine Art Photography and Painting. I especially love Black-and-White Photography, but I also love to draw and to paint with watercolours or acrylics on canvas. I love to explore the endless opportunities of mixing and combining different media, including the use of objects. I am also very interested in Intuitive Painting and strongly believe in the healing powers of art.

Acrylic

Marioholderartist.com

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(246) 841-3991

Mario Holder is a Barbadian Artist and writer whose visual arts are often inspired by the themes of the interconnecting nature between man and nature. Working mainly in acrylic, his work often depicts traces of Barbadian culture, landscapes and glimpses into his own story around brokenness and the desire for wholeness.

Acrylic

www.artbyannahowell.com

instagram.com/artbyannahowell

(246) 851-1902

I paint predominantly in acrylics from my home studio in Holetown. Much of my current work is inspired by the vibrant natural world around me but often with some artistic licence!

I have been commissioned to provide art for private homes and my work has been shown at art exhibitions in the UK and in various galleries in Barbados, selling to art enthusiasts from all over the world. I produce original paintings and also sell my art printed onto both greetings cards and practical yet beautiful products for the home.

Acrylic

instagram.com/jgailhunt

facebook.com/JenniferHunt

(246) 243-4444

Born in Trinidad, Jennifer grew up in Barbados from the age of seven, where she eventually married and raised five daughters.

In the 1990s, with her children now grown, she attended art classes with prominent artist Indrani Whittington, and her art flourished. Aside from continuing to paint alone, and with art groups, she also found herself surrounded by art on a daily basis while working at an art gallery for about 5 years.

Although Jennifer has worked with oil paints, she much prefers acrylics and mixed media and has continued to paint as a hobby-artist for many years amassing a collection that she will now, at 80 years old, be sharing publicly for the first time.

Mixed media

instagram.com/splashofcolourbypbj

facebook.com/Artbyartistsofbarbados

(246) 826-2293

I started painting after I moved from England to Barbados. I love all mediums so I mostly mix them all together. I am not interested in spending time recreating my surroundings which are already perfectly visual. I like to create from whatever pops into my head; I do weirdly tend to paint a lot of dead people — to keep my memory of them alive, people that have brought me joy through their own artistic abilities. I have no theme to my art, I just go with whatever makes me smile. My studio is my happy place — come visit.

Acrylic / mixed media

(246) 836-2574

Although always a lover of the arts, I am a relative newcomer, and came to creating art later in life, starting with life drawing and then graduating to acrylic, watercolour and different forms of mixed media. My joy is in the creative process, I love experimenting with different materials, colours and textures. I am never disappointed, even with failures, believing that you learn more by mistakes and it also increases the joy when you finally produce a successful piece of artwork. My inspiration comes from fellow humans, the beauty of our surroundings especially the colour and shape of flowers, and architectural form. I have exhibited and sold paintings locally and in my second home, Barbados, and attend regular art sessions and workshops in both Countries.

Acrylic / mixed media

(246) 428-8250 (H) / +1 (154) 946-4379

Julie always had a keen interest in Art from the age of four. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with Barbadian heritage, she coloured her world creatively with different forms of Art through high school, college and university — Art still remains a constant creative fuel. Her vocation, destiny, intrigue, and inspiration is drawn from abstract to photographic styles and views of paintings. Her niche is painting with acrylics / mixed medium, specializing in expressing naturalistic landscapes featuring Barbadian and Canadian themes.

In 2017 a new form of creativity merged — creating glass bottle design. Taking recycled bottles and converting them into creative art, she found it therapeutic doing various kinds of bottles. Her inspiration drew from observing shapes, sizes and styles of bottles. New and innovative ideas were constantly evolving in her mind.

From the artist’s perspective — painting & glass bottle design — she wants the viewers of her art to imagine escaping into nature’s landscapes through her eyes. With glass bottle design, a unique artistic perspective, she creates truly eye-catching bottles. Her inspiration continues to come from observing shapes, sizes and styles of bottles; new ideas constantly evolve in her mind.

Ceramic

instagram.com/underwatersciartist

1 (808) 393-3813 / (246) 426-297

I am a marine biologist, ceramicist, and environmental artist whose work blends scientific insight with creative expression. I earned my PhD in marine biology from Victoria University of Wellington, researching sponge ecology at the remote Palmyra Atoll. After completing my doctorate, I moved to Hawai‘i for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on coral restoration and reef ecology. It was there, eight years ago, that I first discovered ceramics—a practice that has since become a vital part of my life. I am a hand-builder who primarily enjoys sculpting, often inspired by the intricate forms, textures, and rhythms of the ocean—especially overlooked creatures often seen as less beautiful. I like all my pieces to spark joy, whether conveying a message or simply celebrating beauty. Now based in Barbados, I explore the meeting point between art and science, creating work that invites curiosity, fosters appreciation, and encourages care for our oceans.

Acrylic

www.nayna-arts.weebly.com

instagram.com/lad.nayna

facebook.com/NaynaArtsCreative

+44 7886 027173

I am a creative person who is passionate about all forms of art, from which I draw great pleasure and inspiration. My work has evolved through experimentation and the exploration of colour, texture, and pattern. I am always on a journey of discovery, seeking to connect these elements in my paintings. I often work from my imagination, which allows me the freedom to express myself without having a specific outcome in mind or being restricted to a particular style. I love to interpret themes such as nature, animals, and portraits in my unique way, exploring different methods to convey feelings and emotions.

Metal

lauramaddison.com

instagram.com/lauramaddisondesigns

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(246) 235-7492

Laura Maddison is a trained jeweller and silversmith who began her career designing collections for leading brands in the UK and Australia. While this gave her a strong commercial grounding and insight into production at scale, she soon gravitated towards a slower, more intentional way of making — creating meaningful pieces for individuals who value craftsmanship and connection.

Now based in Barbados, Laura works by hand using traditional metalsmithing techniques and tools she often designs herself. Her pieces range from fine silver and gold jewellery to larger-scale functional art: chandeliers, ornamental downspouts, sculptural wall hooks and bespoke barware, all crafted with care using sustainable methods.

Laura draws inspiration from the island’s botanical life, both on land and in the ocean. Her work celebrates the curves, movement and texture of natural forms to create designs that feel light, alive and full of character.

Oil / acrylic

instagram.com/kaym22018

(246) 231-2423

My love of art was originally kindled by my grandmother, Jenny, who was herself an artist. She encouraged my parents to send me to oil painting lessons even before I understood the meaning of the word creative. I discovered that I truly enjoyed painting, and art began to play an important role in my life. After my secondary education in Barbados I spent 3 years studying Graphic Art in Canada. A career in graphics followed. Then a few years later the fine artist which had only been muffled resurfaced when I joined Indrani Whittingham and The Newcomers Art Group. I have experimented with almost every medium and my work leans strongly towards realism. I enjoy creating images that portray how the strong sunlight and shadows of the tropics interplay and interact with the bright colours of the island.

Acrylic

Elementlbarbados.com

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(246) 231-8668

Russell Padmore is a Bajan musician, DIY-er, and visual artist. Upon meeting his wife-to-be Lauren, he joined in on her passion for jewelry design and they started a jewelry and home stylings brand (Element L Barbados). Russell added fine art as the third element to the brand “to beautify spaces as jewelry beautifies the body.”

Russell looks to combine elements of island life with modern minimalism, with an emphasis on texture — the coarseness of beach sand, the wrinkle of linen, the rigidity of coral.

He steps outside the usual paint-and-canvas approach by adding structural media such as wood, fabric, clay and plaster, creating pieces that are both painting and sculpture.

Russell has been creating fine art for personal collection, sale and by commission since the pandemic. He has showcased selections at several establishments, as recently as late 2023 at Roundhouse Barbados.

Acrylic

www.paintingsbysandy.com

instagram.com/paintingsbysandypenfold

facebook.com/Sandypenfold

(246) 259-1336

In 2008 Sandy returned home to Barbados after living and working in the UK for 40 years. In retirement she at last had time to pursue her love of art, which she had studied to A level at school. She joined Indrani Whittingham’s Newcomers Art Group where she began painting in acrylic. She also studied with Vanita Comissiong, who helped her explore new approaches to her work.

Sandy draws her inspiration from the vibrant colours and dramatic light of the Caribbean. Her subjects focus on local culture, landscapes, seascapes and tropical vegetation. She has sold paintings at the On The Wall Art galleries at Lime Grove and Champers and through commissions. This is her first time joining the Artists Studio Tours, and she hopes it won’t be the last.

Acrylic / charcoal

(246) 230-6259

My name is Taymar Reid. I live in Prior Park, St. James, Barbados, and I bring more than 12 years of artistic experience to my work in acrylic and charcoal studies. My art is a reflection of a life richly lived — layered, textured, and deeply expressive. Drawing inspiration from nature and the complexity of human emotion, my pieces blend bold acrylics with the organic quality of charcoal to create work that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant.

I began my artistic journey later in life, proving that passion and creativity know no age. My work was exhibited for the first time this year at the Hayman’s Art Festival, and I am now stepping into the public art arena with a growing portfolio and a passion for connecting with new audiences. I am actively seeking opportunities to exhibit my work and engage with the broader creative community.

Whether working on large-scale canvas or intimate studies, I continue to explore new dimensions in my artistic journey, pushing boundaries while staying grounded in my authentic voice as an artist.

Clay

instagram.com/touchedbyfirebarbados

(246) 832-2622

Gail Riley has been making ceramics since 2018. She hand builds her work using the coiling and pinching techniques, occasionally using found objects as moulds. She works with local clays, primarily earthenware, foraging for lesser-known native clays and other materials to include in her work.

Gail’s work explores the innate qualities of clay, including the possibilities offered by its plasticity. The incorporation of foraged materials into some of the clays creates highly textured clay bodies and surfaces, some rich with the warm colours of fired mudstones and ochres. Some work is partially glazed, juxtaposing a glassy glazed surface with a raw, textured clay body. Slip, a mixture of clay and water, is applied to some pieces, either as a liquid or as a thick cream.

Her work is a celebration of clay in its many forms.

Ceramic

Wildtamarind.com

instagram.com/wildtamarindpottery

(246) 838-2099

Alicia Scott is a ceramic artist, born and based in Barbados. Her primary making techniques include pinch, slab and coil hand-building, which she has been exploring for the past 20 years. In recent years, she has been developing her wheel-throwing skill using both western and eastern methods. She has been teaching private pottery classes from her studio as “Wild Tamarind Inc.” since 2022.

Alicia’s design inspiration is drawn first and foremost from her deep love and respect for her home ocean and its inhabitants. She is an avid freediver and scuba diver, and has been a coral reef restoration volunteer since 2020, working primarily with Acropora species. Her artwork investigates her feelings and experiences in the underwater world, with a goal of underscoring the need for its preservation for future generations.

Her current project, “Ceramic Seas,” in partnership with Marine Biologist and artist, Dr. Ingrid Knapp, intends to raise local and regional awareness of ocean conservation topics, as well as support reef health using their combined learning and skillsets in the relevant subjects.

Alicia’s formal ceramic training includes the Ceramic Art elective at the CAPE level (Queen’s College, Barbados) and a Ceramic Development learning residency at the Forest Row School of Ceramics in East Sussex. She has also received tutelage from the Denmark-based Tortus School, South Korean master ceramicist Kwak Kyung Tae, and Barbados’ own Ronaldo Wiltshire.

Wood carving

(264) 267-7642

Biography: Stephen Scott — Wood Carver

Stephen started carving in Barbados as a teenager. Despite being self-taught, he was soon winning awards for his work in mahogany at the National Cultural Foundation’s Crop Over Visual Arts exhibition and their annual NIFCA festival.

After moving to London in 2001, he trained at Camberwell College of Arts and went on to study historic wood carving at the City & Guilds of London Art School.

Stephen has had a varied career, combining his studio work with teaching. As a tutor he has run classes at London’s Good Life Centre and on the Greek island of Lefkas for Woodcarvers Greece. Today he offers one-to-one tuition at his Christ Church workshop. Beginners are welcome!

Most of Stephen’s work is carved from Barbados mahogany and from English oak and lime. He still has a few pieces that show the characteristic swirly grain of olive wood, mementos of time spent in Greece. Today he is also experimenting with less traditional woods like that of the local neem tree.

Upcycle paper

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facebook.com/CraftbyAdriana

(246) 230-5320

Adriana Seymour, originally from Romania, moved to Barbados 9 years ago. She started discovering how to work with all different types of upcycled paper. She did a lot of research on how to transform the paper into items that can be worn or used in everyday life. She enjoys creating handbags, jewelry, baskets, Christmas decorations and home decor out of paper. She incorporates acrylic paint and varnish to make all the items water resistant.

Acrylic / coloured ink / wax resist

www.juliaseymour.art

(246) 826-3012

JULIA SEYMOUR whose art has been very much influenced by the vivid tropical colours of Barbados. She draws inspiration from the local landscape, traditional buildings and the life we see around us. She uses a colourful palette in various mediums. This year she has sourced special papers with inclusions and has acquired handmade papers to work pen drawings with coloured inks and integrated them using a wax resist method which allows a more subtle finish.

A member of the Barbados Arts Council, she exhibits her work in local galleries and her work can be found in private collections in Barbados, Canada, USA, Germany, France and the UK.

Mixed media

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(246) 822-3694

I am a multimedia, multidisciplinary artist and curator. I capture. I paint. I draw. I write. I create installations. I put things together. I use the materials at my disposal to convey my ideas, thoughts and responses to events that move me. Experiencing and sharing these experiences are tantamount for the development of humanity and it cements our interdependence. A lot of my work focuses on emotions and feelings, the unseen. It is the exchange of energy that governs the interaction of all beings, with others and the environment. Very important to my practice is the exploration of the ideas of love and respect.

Acrylic

instagram.com/mariastanfordartist

facebook.com/mariastanfordartist

(246) 254-0111

Born and raised in Barbados, I have been keen on art from my days at The Christ Church Foundation School. I then pursued Fine Arts at The Barbados Community College; after that, I studied Interior Design at the International Fine Arts College in Miami, Florida. In 2014/15, a deep interest in visual arts began to blossom and then flourish when I attended the National Cultural Foundation’s En Plein Air Workshops which were tutored by Barbadian master artists, resulting in my debut show in 2016.

My love of outdoor painting serves as a vehicle to propel my artistic interest and enthusiasm for the visual arts. Visiting various landscapes throughout the island from River Bay in St Lucy in the north to Nelson Street in the city capital of Bridgetown even to East Point Lighthouse has allowed me to come into my own expressionistic style. My portfolio contains aerial views, seascapes, wildflower super-blooms, turtles, and a “Bodega Series” of still lifes that depict ingredients for favourite recipes.

Awards: Design South Magazine. BIMEX Best in Home Show. BIMEX Best in Use of Products (Home Show). NIFCA Bronze 2017. NIFCA Silver and Bronze 2024

Shows: Artists Studio Tours 2020–2024; Barbados Arts Council; The Crane Art Gallery; Drift Ocean Lounge; Round House; BIBA Charity Group Show; Argentine Embassy; Andromeda Gardens; Artsplash; Caribbean Gallery of Art; Senses Marche and more.

Acrylic

instagram.com/mariastanfordartist

facebook.com/mariastanfordartist

(246) 254-0111

Born and raised in Barbados, I have been keen on art from my days at The Christ Church Foundation School. I then pursued Fine Arts at The Barbados Community College; after that, I studied Interior Design at the International Fine Arts College in Miami, Florida. In 2014/15, a deep interest in visual arts began to blossom and then flourish when I attended the National Cultural Foundation’s En Plein Air Workshops which were tutored by Barbadian master artists, resulting in my debut show in 2016.

My love of outdoor painting serves as a vehicle to propel my artistic interest and enthusiasm for the visual arts. Visiting various landscapes throughout the island from River Bay in St Lucy in the north to Nelson Street in the city capital of Bridgetown even to East Point Lighthouse has allowed me to come into my own expressionistic style. My portfolio contains aerial views, seascapes, wildflower super-blooms, turtles, and a “Bodega Series” of still lifes that depict ingredients for favourite recipes.

Awards: Design South Magazine. BIMEX Best in Home Show. BIMEX Best in Use of Products (Home Show). NIFCA Bronze 2017. NIFCA Silver and Bronze 2024

Shows: Artists Studio Tours 2020–2024; Barbados Arts Council; The Crane Art Gallery; Drift Ocean Lounge; Round House; BIBA Charity Group Show; Argentine Embassy; Andromeda Gardens; Artsplash; Caribbean Gallery of Art; Senses Marche and more

Wood and steel

www.lindseywhelan.com

instagram.com/lindseywhelandesigns

(246) 263-6487

Lindsey creates abstract sculptures and simple contemporary furniture from local wood. Having lived on the island with his family since 2010, his work reflects a deep connection to its landscape and materials.

He works primarily with local woods such as mahogany, tamarind and mango, and prioritises environmentally conscious finishes like oils and shellac. He mills and dries the wood in-house to ensure the highest quality and minimal environmental impact.

Lindsey believes in elevating ordinary objects into extraordinary pieces through thoughtful design, ensuring each unique project resonates with its own narrative.

Ink / watercolour

artworkarchive.com/profile/ashleigh-williams

instagram.com/ashdwilliamsart

(246) 234-6170

Ashleigh Williams is a Barbadian fine artist and illustrator, whose mixed-media pieces are composed of ink, watercolour and gouache. She acquired her degree in visual arts from the Barbados Community College.

Her delicate cross-hatching draws inspiration from the illustrations in the books of her childhood. Her portraits of women in nature express vulnerability, strength and emotional depth through the exploration of storytelling.

Ashleigh continues to inform her practice by advancing her knowledge and skill of pen-and-ink techniques while also diving into how ink has been used throughout history and across many cultures. As she refines her smaller works, she is also pushing the limits of her medium and narration by incorporating larger scales with added complexity.

Acrylic / mixed media

www.lornabwilsonart.com

instagram.com/lornabwillart

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(246) 234-3129

Lorna Wilson is an award-winning Barbadian artist celebrated for her vibrant acrylic paintings that capture the essence of Caribbean life. Her work often features vivid depictions of fish, sea life, and fisherfolk, rendered through expressive techniques such as palette knife, poured paint, and collage. Since launching her art career in 2010 with a successful charity exhibition, Wilson has exhibited both locally and internationally. Beyond the canvas, she is deeply committed to community outreach, using art as a tool to inspire and empower disadvantaged children across Barbados. Her work is proudly displayed in galleries and public venues throughout the island.

Mixed media

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Kraig Yearwood is a Barbadian multidisciplinary artist and designer. He studied Graphic Design at the Barbados Community College (BCC) and now makes drawings, paintings, digital prints and sculptures, and is the owner/designer of the accessories label Stuff. Yearwood has had six solo shows and has participated in group exhibitions both locally and internationally. He says his approach to making is partially intuitive. He is also influenced by minimalist sensibilities, using structure and order, alongside symbolism and gesture, to evoke a sense of precariousness, vulnerability and meditative poetry in his works.