SUNRISE AT GRANNY'S

Sunrise at Granny’s
Acrylic on Canvas
 
The inspiration for "Sunrise at Granny's" comes from the artist's experiences and childhood memories of growing up on the picturesque island of Dominica. Reflecting on life in the Kalinago Territory, formerly known as the Carib Reserve, the artwork captures a day in the life within the Kalinago region.
 
The Kalinago Territory is a 3,700-acre district on Dominica's Atlantic coast and is home to the indigenous Kalinago people. It was established in 1903 by British colonial authorities in a remote part of the island. The Kalinago Territory is estimated to be around 3,000 Kalinago people. Legal residents share communal ownership of all land within the territory. A modern movement in the Kalinago Territory has supported the rediscovery and preservation of Kalinago culture. 
 
The artist's grandmother, a central figure in the painting, represents not only his personal connection but also symbolizes the broader recognition and acknowledgment of the Kalinago people. With their presence across various Caribbean islands, including Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Grenada, Guyana, Suriname and Belize. The Kalinago people hold a significant place in the region's indigenous heritage.