Colour and social commentary meet in Jean Girigori’s work. Known as the “Painter of the Magic Arc of the Caribbean,” she draws on street life, childhood and everyday struggles to explore questions of justice, women’s rights and connection between Caribbean people.
Her paintings reward a closer look beyond their vivid colours. The people and situations she depicts carry the concerns of an artist whose work is closely tied to her convictions. That expression extends into bronze sculptures and glasswork, giving you different ways to encounter her ideas.
Her work can be seen at her atelier in Kwartje and at Gallery Alma Blou. It’s worth making time for if you’re curious about art that speaks to both the beauty and the difficulties of Caribbean life.
Details We Appreciate
● Caribbean life depicted through street scenes and everyday experiences.
● Social justice and women’s rights given a place in the work.
● An artistic practice spanning painting, bronze sculpture and glasswork.
● Opportunities to see her creations in Kwartje and at Gallery Alma Blou.