Laluna Art Project announces the forthcoming immersive exhibition “Bricolage: Reimagining Home, The Story of Iris” by Caribbean wearable art visionary Risanne Martin, scheduled to debut on March 13, 2026. This multisensory ancestral showcase presents a deeply personal narrative through twelve sculptural wearable art pieces that chronicle the life of Martin’s late mother, Iris.
Martin, who grew up in a Trinidad and Tobago fishing village and now operates from Grenada, employs an innovative approach to sustainable artistry. Utilizing upcycled materials, natural fibers, dried fruits, shells, and discarded textiles, she transforms waste into profound artistic statements that bridge memory preservation and environmental consciousness. With over fifteen years of expertise in costume design and production, Martin’s work exists at the intersection of fashion, therapeutic practice, and ecological awareness.
The exhibition unfolds across three thematic chapters that guide visitors through Iris’s life journey. Chapter One, “Country Gyal Come to Town,” explores rural origins and migration through raffia weaving and natural textures complemented by countryside soundscapes. Chapter Two, “Boundless Love,” celebrates carnival culture and romance using denim and patchwork designs enhanced by ancestral storytelling. The final chapter, “Iris’ Renaissance,” symbolizes rebirth and legacy through avant-garde repurposed garments featuring shells and fruit prints.
Beyond visual displays, Bricolage offers a fully immersive experience incorporating sound installations, seasonal fruit tastings, ancestral photography, and tactile environments designed to foster reflection and reconnection. The exhibition aligns with Laluna Art Project’s commitment to sustainable practices and transformative art experiences.
Following its Grenada premiere, Bricolage is scheduled for an international tour throughout the Caribbean, United States, Canada, and United Kingdom in 2026. The works serve as cultural artifacts rather than commercial items, emphasizing their significance as calls to sustainable practice and ancestral remembrance.
Laluna Art Project continues its mission to showcase Grenada-based artists through innovative exhibitions that blend traditional techniques with contemporary environmental consciousness.