Artist Statement, — “Soft Yard Stories”
“Soft Yard Stories speaks to the gentle, intimate nature of Caribbean
home life. In many islands, the “yard” is more than a physical space, it
is where daily life unfolds, where children play, food is prepared,
stories are shared, and culture is passed down. The word soft reflects
the feeling of these memories, subtle, emotional, and not always
sharply defined, much like how we remember childhood through
fragments, colors, and sensations rather than exact details.
This collection draws on those quiet, familiar moments, children
coming home from school, a man cleaning fish, small houses
surrounded by greenery, alongside cultural symbols like nutmeg,
drumming, and the Mona monkey. Through a loose, expressive
approach and vibrant palette, the work blends abstraction with
storytelling, allowing memory and imagination to meet. Together, the
pieces form a visual language of home that is both deeply personal
and universally felt.”
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