Original painting was a gift from St. Kitts & Nevis’ Prime Minister, The Hon Dr. Terrence Drew, to the CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, at The 50th Anniversary of St. Kitts & Nevis’ Membership to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Thanksgiving Service.
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Legacies of the West Indies is a striking hand-painted masterpiece, a vibrant visual story of St. Kitts and Nevis’ rich and complex history. Executed in a bold, geometric style, characterized by its distinct, clean lines and a rich, saturated palette, the painting masterfully blends iconic architecture with dynamic landscapes, creating a powerful sense of place and historical depth.

On the left, the distinguished Nevis Bath House Hotel is painted with an almost regal presence where its architectural forms are defined by confident strokes and warm, inviting tones. This depiction evokes its pioneering role in tourism as the first hotel in the Caribbean while subtly acknowledging its origins through the skilled craftsmanship of enslaved people.

The central landscape of the breathtaking Timothy Hill outlook, balances the architecture with sweeping blues of the ocean and lush greens of the land, capturing the sheer natural beauty of the St. Kitts peninsula and Nevis Peak, truly connecting the sister islands.

To the right, the UNESCO world heritage site, Brimstone Hill Fortress is depicted with strong, block-like shapes and earthy hues, vividly conveying the resilience and architectural brilliance of the enslaved Africans who built it over the course of a century. Each element, from the deep ocean colors to the vibrant national flag, is deliberately composed, utilizing crisp forms and intense color contrasts.

This artistic approach powerfully illustrates the legacies of beauty and hardship, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared history and inspiring future generations to cherish and preserve these vital stories.