Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator launches its virtual exhibition series ‘DVCAI Caribbean Solos’ with Saint Lucian Photographer, Kirk Elliott
(DVCAI)- ‘DVCAI Caribbean Solos’ is a photography exchange and virtual exhibition program of the Miami-based, nonprofit arts organization, Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, (DVCAI) and its DVCAI Photo Collective division. This DVCAI program acts as a space for genuine connection for artists who use photography as a medium of expression. Born of the organization’s established International Cultural Exchange program, operating for 29 years and visiting 22 regions, a need was recognized to expand exposure and support for artists throughout the Caribbean, who continue to be limited by geography and are seeking opportunities in the broader arts ecosystem.
The first in an annual series, DVCAI launches with photographer Kirk Elliott of Saint Lucia. The program continues through 2027 by presenting solo opportunities for DVCAI Photo Collective artists Amanda Bradley, Colby Deal, Izia Lindsay, and Clara Toro.
Kirk Elliott. Natural. Mystic. Photos.
Hailing from Saint Lucia, Master Photographer, Sustainable Tourism Ambassador, and National Geographic Certified Educator, Kirk Elliott was invited to explore a monographic project with Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) and its DVCAI Photo Collective. Entitled Kirk Elliott. Natural. Mystic. Photos., the exhibition speaks to the artist’s intuitive selection of subjects and his connection to the land and peoples of St Lucia, as seen through the camera lens. It presents a new body of limited-edition photographs for collection. As part of the one-month program and affordable artwork sales, DVCAI will present an artist interview on its website. Public programming includes an artist talk that shares the photography, cultural work, and dedication of this prominent Saint Lucian photographer.
– Sunday, September 15 – Monday, October 14, 2024, Kirk Elliott. Natural. Mystic. Photos. is hosted on the DVCAI Photo Collective website, https://www.dvcaiphoto.org/ Works for sale support the artist and the presenting non-profit organization Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator. Artist highlights will be active on DVCAI’s IG account @dvcai during the exhibition’s run. For artwork inquiries, please visit link info@dvcai.org or call 786-306-0191.
– Sunday, October 6, 2024, 4 pm – 5 pm EST on Zoom
Natural. Mystic. Photos. Chat. presents the artist Kirk Elliott in conversation with DVCAI Photo Collective founder and documentary photographer, Roy A. Wallace. Elliott is the founder of the popular St Lucia Photo Tour, a niche tourism excursion that aims to showcase authentic Saint Lucian culture through the lens of photography. Wallace recently participated in the tour with Elliott. Join us as they recount the experience and lead us to explore the question, “What does a group of photographers who interact collectively experience? What was overlooked and what was discovered? To engage our other senses, the owner of Orlando’s in St. Lucia, Celebrity Chef Orlando Satchell shares a recipe from his region. A Caribbean playlist closes out the chat session. To access the event on Zoom, please reference event number 240 501 7214.
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