Caribbean art is strong, passionate and filled with contradictions, as
are the lives of the three men profiled inThree Caribbean Artists. A
rare glimpse is offered into the lives of three different artists, their
upbringing, their work and how they became established and well-known
artists. Their stories are integrally related to their home on the
island of Curaçao, where folklore, magic, and reality happily co-exist.
The lives of Jose-Maria Capricorne, Nelson Carrilho, and Philippe
Zanolino reflect the impact of slavery, racism, and immigration, common
to the history of the Caribbean. Equipped with their cultural
background, skills derived from being craftsmen, and ample creativity
and grit, they each conquered significant challenges encountered in
their lives. The artist's stories gravitate around the importance of
their respective skills, some obtained through teachings and others
self-taught. All three artists passionately contribute to educating
people on the importance and benefits of art in their own respective
ways. In addition, an overview is provided of art developments in the
Caribbean, an area whose artworks have proven challenging to capture and
denominate.