Selected Works
A gathering/conversation instigated by Christopher Cozier, co-curated by Melissa Miller .
“…In Trinidad, the art encounter and or transaction often seems to exist outside of historical trajectories with a fake and mysterious notion of universal standards or quality – can we question or just accept this?” Cozier
Based on conversations which took place at Alice Yard over the last year, Christopher Cozier, rather than having a “one man” exhibition, invites artists Amir Denzel Hall, Bianca Peake, Elechi Todd, Khaffi Beckles, Gesiye, Shanice Smith, Mahrinnart and others to think about the meaning of making and process within and from our geographic location.
Why Now? is an assembly of ways of working and ideas. Asking about collaboration, our art market space, local art history, how and why work is viewed and consumed.
What are the degrees of consonance and dissonance?
Why associate?
Why share space?
Why make art here?
And Why Now?
Khaffi Beckles
Tender Memory V
2020
Photo by Elechi Todd
Limited Edition Print
(Edition of 5)
18 x 12”
Gesiye
Now That I’m a River: Shapeshifting
2023
In collaboration with Olajuwon Scott
11 x 17”
Limited edition print
(Edition of 5)
Now That I’m a River: Integration
2023
In collaboration with Olajuwon Scott
11 x 17”
Limited edition print
(Edition of 5)
Bianca Peake
Clambering, Clinging, Clawing II
2021
(Assisted by Nicholas Farah) Limited Edition Print
(Edition of 3)
14 x 20”
Bianca Peake
Valentine’s Day III
2021
(Assisted by Nicholas Farah) Limited Edition Print
(Edition of 3)
14 x 20”
Bianca Peake
Valentine’s Day
2021
(Assisted by Nicholas Farah) Limited Edition Print
(Edition of 3)
14 x 20”
Elechi Todd
6
2021
Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 16”
On Loan/ Private Collection.
Elechi Todd
I’ve Always Dreamt of Flying
2022
Acrylic and watercolour on paper
60 x 42”
Collection of Artist .
Kenywyn Crichlow is a practicing artist who has participated in solo exhibitions in Trinidad and Tobago and internationally from 1981 to present. Mr. Crichlow has taught at every level of the Education system in Trinidad and Tobago; primary and secondary schools, Teachers College and at the University of the West Indies. Kenwyn is also a key researcher on the history of visual arts in the Caribbean.
His paintings explore narratives of our culture and identity through vibrant, colourful compositions.
They seek to capture the full range of our experiences, and open us to the images that reside deep in the heart.
