Over fifty local artists are offering audiences a dynamic celebration of culture, identity, and Caribbean expression through diverse works of art.
Sixty-five pieces of art from 52 artists are being featured at the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago’s May Members Exhibition 2026, which will run from May 6th to June 3rd.
TTT News caught up with three artists to hear more about their work.
Artist Kristel Lake brings the ease of Sunday mornings on Ariapita Avenue to life in her latest piece, “Easy Sunday Morning”, capturing the street’s calm, unhurried rhythm – a striking contrast to its usual hustle and bustle.
“I try to capture at least, like, you know, the lady and her children walking, the man who is ordering a shark and bake but with the little dog begging. It’s very, very detailed, so I work in acrylics. I work with very fine paintbrushes, and it is difficult, but I tell myself only I can do it.”
Similarly, artist Kareem Marshall, now in his fourth consecutive exhibition, explained that his work seeks to capture the true essence of national identity – showcasing local culture and island life through pieces that celebrate the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago.
“These two pieces here. Well, you would see this one is about nostalgia with the old lady in the backyard, the jookin’ board and the basin, so you know, and this other one here is a roadside vendor with his fruits and whatnot, so I always try to keep it cultural.”
Artist Camille Borde, known for using watercolours as her medium of choice, shared that she has since diversified her work, showcasing vibrant pieces that highlight features native to the Caribbean.
“Right now these two are water, down the islands and Tobago and so on, but I also did like cocoa, I did still life, and I started to diversify to test myself to see if I was able to do something other than just water, and apparently I was able to.”