Known for her striking designs and distinctive artistic style that captures the essence and history of our islands while showcasing her deep connection to her heritage, VI Iconic Award nominee in the Visual Arts category, Teia Lettsome, the youngest and only female nominee in this category, shares her personal journey and the inspirations that have […]
When one hears the name David Thrasher, art and music most certainly come to mind. David is Canadian but moved to the British Virgin Islands in 1988. “And I remember that because I had a film that I entered in the Shanghai Film Festival the same year,” he told Virgin Islands Life & Style Magazine. […]
Most residents of the VI, and many who have visited here, certainly know the name Dougal Thornton. Aside from being many things: graphic designer, chef, rugby enthusiast, to name a few, Dougal was in the top ranks of a handful of prolific photographers who capture the astonishing beauty, culture, and people of the Territory. He was […]
Graphic artist Jehiah Maduro was born and raised in the Virgin Islands. He recalls first creating art at age five, where he would draw at the back of his copybook in school instead of “paying attention,” he jokes. He got better and better at it and decided to do the CXC exam in Arts while […]
If you were to peer through the keyhole of CHRISTINE TAYLOR’S STUDIO, perched high in the hills above Road Town, you might see her working. Or you might just see her works, sitting on her drafting table, while she is out gathering new experiences. Those deep purple shadows on the paved roadways, the reflection etched […]
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Driving through Fahie Hill late one August morning on my way to Cane Garden Bay for a one-mile walk then a one-mile swim, I spotted area resident, Ruben Vanterpool, at the Fahie Mural with his paint set finishing up a grape tree leaf. After exchanging pleasantries, I took off for […]
By Keiyia J. George The name Kea in Hawaiian means white. So picture a white rose that has newly budded, closed around itself tightly, protected by its petals. Nothing can get in but it’s slowly coming out. With each day, it welcomes new opportunities to grow. With each passing moment, it learns who it is: […]
by Z Golden If Summer Paige Dunkley were to advise fellow photographers, she would tell them to focus on the emotion. At just 14 years old, the young photographer encourages others to find the emotional side to things and look at things from a different point of view. “Emotion in a picture,” she said, “helps […]
By House It’s that time of year again and out comes the decorations and up goes the tree and the lights. Decorating the same way year in and year out is easy, so this year why not mix it up and change things around. Traditionally green, red and gold are used at Christmas but this […]
