Unraveling my Island Identity

Creating with the Earth
Written By Tricia Greaux

Art by Heather Doram, Antigua

The title of this piece "Unraveling My Island Identity" is in acrylic paint. The vision for the painting would not be complete without the accompanying poem with the same name. The category is "The realest fiction there is ...in paint and poetry !!"

The text reads:

Unraveling my Island Identity

Let me fling back me madras

And unravel a bit of who I am

I radiate an exotic intoxicating rhythm that undulates from my soul,

Captured by De beat of de drum and pang of de pan,

I dance,

I sway like the ocean waves,

The source of my nourishment and survival,

Inshore,

I’m sure you can imagine sand compressed seashells

Whole

They adorn my ears,

And I stare into the sun that warns me,

A gilded cloak comforting my memories.

Tricia Greaux

Tricia Greaux truly believes that her name reveals her destiny Tri (Tree) Ci (Sea) Akira (sunlight) Greaux (pronounced “Griot” -West African term for storyteller). Tricia Greaux is an environmental storyteller, born in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.

After being introduced to earring making by Hazel Brookes, Tricia used beads, seeds, and wooden bases to craft her initial set of earrings. Later, she expanded her signature style of painted wooden earrings, brooches, bracelets, bookmarks, fridge magnets, and tree ornaments. Detailed artwork reflecting the environment inspires her.

Her latest ventures include acrylic and water-based paintings that channel the life flow of terrestrial and marine environments, evoke historical remembrances, and powerful pieces radiating feminine energy.

She is most excited about her art pieces finding a home with you.

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