My art work interprets images of the elements, land , animal and human presence in the context of Afro-centric value system . Spirituality becomes central to the imagery ; respect for the elements guides human passage . Connections are established between different levels of existence through symbols in line and colour giving my work a ritualistic quality . As a person of many cultural heritage's - African , Maroon , Arawak , Spanish and Scottish ancestries I bring to my work , a spirituality which manifests itself through a syncretism of African-based religions and through deeply personal experiences . These blended elements have provided the focus of my personal spiritual exploration. Central to my art practices are seven principle deities of West African-based religions called "Orishas". They form a pantheon of godlike forces which express themselves on earth through specific elements and human attributes, creating human behaviour and so-called "happenstance" in the circumstances of life. To identify with an Orisha is to merge with nature and the elements .
I choose to intensify my work using spirituality as a metaphorical cross-roads to a new higher awareness and consciousness for humankind as expressed through Seven African Powers or Orishas . I have as one of my objectives the narration of the different facets of the histories of peoples of African and Arawak descent . By establishing an interrelation of political, spiritual and social concern I present a Black female imagery that is informed by my sense of location and belonging
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