Welcome to Our Blog!
Centred around art, WAA’s blog aims to provide a space of creativity and inspiration. We hope to cover a wide range of topics; from the Association’s upcoming projects to culture, poetry and members. Additionally, the blog seeks to grow awareness of the Group, ensuring that it leaves a lasting impression like the brush strokes of a deft artist.
The Whim of Words | Of Oceans and Rivers by Anella D. Shillingford
Tongue and teeth, sea, and shore, cacoa and bakes; poetry and expression. One of our very own writers Anella D. Shillingford debuted with her collection of poetry called ‘Of Rivers And Oceans’. Shillingford is a Dominican poet who studied History and English Literature at the Dominica State College. With much perseverance and dedication, she published her collection of poetry encompassing healing, heritage, and home.
Sandra Vivas On Lights, Cameras, Motion! | Overcoming the Pitfalls of Progress and Sharing
Everything under the benevolent sun has to start somewhere. A baby does not simply become a child overnight, nor an adult. It’s all part of a unique process. For each person, project or passion, the process remains unlike any other. Just as a caterpillar must engage with an intrepid journey to metamorphosis, Video and Performance Artist Sandra Vivas shares her journey with her contemporary work; stop motion.
The Intertwined Fates of Plants and History | Through the Lens of Carol Sorhaindo | The World Reimagined Art Residency UK
Look around you. There are sounds, you see people, scenery, architecture, you feel the earth beneath your feet. But all around, there is life. Verdantly living in the form of plants. And it is certainly not far-fetched that perhaps every plant you see has played some role in Caribbean heritage. Artist Carol Sorhaindo definitely believes so.