Earl Darius Etienne

 

Earl Darius Etienne Is the most recognized and influential of Dominican artist who was born on February 24th, 1957 in Roseau Dominica. He experimented and painted in different painting styles and exhibited annually before attending the Jamaica School of Art in 1982 graduating in 1986. Since then he has developed from simple island landscapes to highly sophisticated expressions and techniques and is best known for his smoke technique and the use of traditional dance and dancers. His works are influenced by ancestral, cultural, spiritual, social, physical, economical and other aspects of his environment.


Over the years he continues to experiment with recycled materials, various mediums, layering and splashes of colour that are deeply appealing. His most recent works utilizes coconut gouge and pre-Columbian rock carvings. Earl enjoys the physical process and his creativity comes from the heart and not fashion. He avoids creating by styles or fads and does not inhibit his true feelings at the expense of the gate keepers, critics, nor what galleries want to sell.

He is a retired senior cultural officer, a coordinator of events, curator, carnival costume designer and builder, set design and builder, graphic and art consultant and a founding member of various associations related to the preservation and cultural awareness of historical and architectural heritage. Earl has exhibited extensively and his collection of work can be found regionally as well as internationally.

Earl passed away on February 23rd, 2022

ARTWORK BY EARL ETIENNE
     
     
     

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