The Gallery of Caribbean Art is currently hosting “Boats, Goats & Dancing Ladies: A Caribbean Cacophony,” a spectacular solo exhibition featuring Grenadian artist Susan Mains. This presentation continues the artist’s longstanding relationship with the gallery, where she has consistently exhibited her work for nearly two decades since 2003.
Mains masterfully transforms the Caribbean landscape into a dynamic visual symphony through her vibrant paintings. Her expressive brushwork captures boats gliding across turquoise waters, goats roaming sun-drenched hillsides, and dancing women moving rhythmically through fields bursting with color. The artist skillfully incorporates auditory elements—the flapping of sails in the breeze, the distinct bleating of goats, and the compelling beat of drums—creating an immersive multisensory experience that celebrates everyday island life.
“In this time of world tension, art can give a respite, a moment away to remember the good things all around us,” Mains explained, highlighting the therapeutic value of her joyful artistic expressions.
Beyond her studio practice, Mains has established herself as a significant cultural ambassador for Caribbean art. She recently played a pivotal role at Carifesta in Barbados this past August, where she championed Grenadian artists and facilitated broader regional dialogue about contemporary Caribbean art. Her global influence extends through her remarkable nine-time appointment as Commissioner of the Grenada Pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale, where she has consistently elevated Grenada’s presence on the international art stage.
The exhibition serves as both a celebration of Mains’ artistic vitality and her enduring commitment to Caribbean cultural exchange. It offers viewers an invitation to experience the islands through a lens of color, memory, and movement. Those visiting Grenada can view her work permanently at the Susan Mains Gallery at Spiceland Mall or Art House 473 in Calliste.
“Boats, Goats & Dancing Ladies: A Caribbean Cacophony” remains open to the public with free admission through February 5th, operating daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.