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Stephen Murphy has become known as “the eco artist”, a label the native-born Antiguan wears proudly because it connects with his own philosophy and life’s influences. He uses naturally found objects or discarded, recycled items and transforms them into upcycled art pieces. Materials like sheet metal, recycled electrical wire, sea-glass fragments, battered surf boards, or washed-up driftwood turn into eclectic, funky and unique art pieces which can be found at his Zemi Art Gallery that is tucked away in the historical Redcliff Quay in St John’s. There, Stephen offers his one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces incorporating the indigenous heritage of Antigua and…
Stacie-Ann Shaw, also known as Artsy Yaadie, is a Jamaican architect with a passion for the fine arts. Her work is deeply inspired by life and culture in the Caribbean, drawing on the bold spirit of contemporary folk art. Now based in Codrington, Barbuda, she paints from a home studio specialising in oil and acrylic on canvas. She also plays an active role in promoting the island’s orange economy by championing creativity as a driver of cultural and economic growth. She has helped coordinate national Art Week activities and led a range of local initiatives, from youth workshops to mural…
Nicholas Hadeed is a self-taught contemporary Caribbean artist based in Antigua. Nick’s portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum from abstract expressionism to realism. His abstract landscapes and seascapes are influenced by the local environment as well as a desire for freedom of expression. His vibrant, non-objective abstracts display high energy and strong emotion. Consistent with the idea of expressing on canvas what is perceived rather than what is real, Nick focuses on capturing atmosphere and mood. On many canvases, form plays but a secondary role to colour. His canvases resonate with vivid colours creating a vibrancy and freshness that captivates the…
British-Antiguan Sallie Harker arrived in the Twin Islands by yacht over 30 years ago and never looked back. A multifaceted artist and gallery owner, she is renowned for her oil and gold-leaf paintings on cedar wood shingles, although she works in a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, printmaking and ceramics. Her commissions have included sculptures for Jumby Bay, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Centre, as well as international commissions such as for the Changchun World Sculpture Park in China. Inspired by the incredible nature and people of the islands, Sallie’s art is displayed in her delightful Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery,…
Global hotelier Daniel Shamoon has partnered with Orange Limited founder Albert Hartog to develop a luxury boutique resort within the 160-acre Pearns Point development on Antigua’s west coast. Plans include 20 single-storey suites and 20 two-bedroom villas, along with 36 three- and four-bedroom villas for sale, priced from US$3 million to US$6 million. Resort guests and Pearns Point owners will have access to a beach club, signature restaurant supplied by an organic farm, racquet club, ocean-view spa and fitness centre and a dedicated watersports hub. The plans will retain public access to the beach. Shamoon is co-owner of Luxury Hotel…
Hamilton Reserve Bank has surpassed US$25 billion in total custodial assets and deposits, as one of the largest and fastest-growing global banks in the world, driven by advanced Fintech, pristine compliance history, fast, safe, and private 24/7 banking serving clients from 150+ countries worldwide.
Alfanso Jerry Simon, also known as Jerry Simon, hails from Liberta, Antigua, where his artistic journey began at a young age. He displayed a keen interest in art from his earliest days, sketching in school textbooks and any available material he could get his hands on. At eight years old, Jerry briefly received instruction from Marie Browne-Theodore, an Antiguan artist, teacher and national art coordinator. However, his formal art training was short-lived, as his path led him to a medical career, specialising in addiction treatment. But, despite his successful medical career, Jerry’s true passion has always been art. His artistic…
Dean Fenton is Antigua & Barbuda’s Director of Tourism for the USA and a published poet, moving between the worlds of international tourism and introspective writing. We first featured him in 2022, when he had written two poetry collections. He has since added five more, including his latest, Whispers of the Heart, bringing his total to seven. We caught up with him to see what has shaped this evolving body of work. Since we last spoke, you’ve been very busy writing. Are your books shaped more by different stages of your life, or by different emotions? A combination of both.…
Warm, nurturing, joyful, carefree and serene best sum up the colourful, original paintings of Antiguan artist Gilly Gobinet. Growing up in England, she excelled in art from an early age. Her mother, however, advised her to get a “proper” career, as the ability to paint would never leave her. Thus, she gained a BSc Hons, Degree in Biological Sciences and embarked on a range of careers both in the UK and France. In 1984 she moved to Antigua and seized the opportunity to fulfil her childhood dream of painting full-time. Over time she developed her painting techniques, mainly in watercolour…
Antigua & Barbuda has joined the Maldives and the United Nations to launch the Island Investment Forum, a new international initiative designed to attract investment and support sustainable development across Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Launched in Malé, Maldives, the forum will connect governments and investment-ready projects with investors, businesses, financial institutions and development partners. It forms part of the SIDS Centre of Excellence and marks another step in putting the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS into action.