Exhibition

"Exhibition - Celebrate Excellence - July 2026"

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“An exhibition is in many ways a series of conversations. Between the artist and viewer, curator and viewer, and between the works of art themselves. It clicks when an exhibition feels like it has answered some questions, and raised even more.” -  Thelma Golden, American art curator 

It’s been a busy 2026 so far, and I’m honestly loving it. “Exhibition season” continues in full swing. My year started with one exhibition, “Black and White Moments” at the Caribbean Brushstrokes Gallery in Bridgetown, Barbados. And now, a few months later, I’m exhibiting with the Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) once again. This time, the BPS is collaborating with the Embassy of Argentina, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Ciro Luciano Ciliberto Infante. This exhibition, entitled “Celebrating Excellence”, covers a range of recent achievements and milestones for the organization. And celebrate, we did!

Event Poster For Barbados Photographic Society, in collaboration with the Embassy of Argentina, “Celebrating Excellence”. July 2026.

The gallery space, just before opening on Jul 17.

First, the BPS recognized and extended invitations to those members who had participated in recent exhibitions, including “Black and White”. Second, the BPS highlighted the work of those who participated in the British High Commission’s Special Showcase, Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Finally, the exhibition celebrated Barbados’ inaugural participation in the World Photographic Cup (WPC). The WPC is the leading international team photography competition, sometimes referred to as the “photographic equivalent of the Olympic Games” because photographers compete as a team rather than as individuals. In 2025, Barbados received an invitation to participate, making us the first and only English-speaking Caribbean country to join the competition to date. Team Barbados submitted 30 images across 10 categories from 12 photographers. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may know that yours truly was a member of the 13-person squad (i.e. 12 photographers and 1 judge). Every single image submitted by Team Barbados made it through the validation and judging processes.

While we didn’t win the top prize or place, it is important to celebrate the other wins: getting to showcase our work on the international stage, presenting a full set of 30 images, a commendation for our first-time judge on her stellar work, and having one of our own crowned with a Best of Nation title. Congratulations to Niaz Dokrat, winner of the Best of Nation, Barbados. This exhibition highlights the range and depth of his work, including a special feature of his winning entry, “Don’t Do Drugs”, and a beautiful print from his recent trip to represent the BPS at the WPC Awards ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland. Indeed, the BPS and by extension, Barbados, have made significant strides over the years, but the growth continues.

In addition to the usual canvas, paper and acrylic prints, this exhibition also included a virtual presentation on Opening Night, where friends, supporters and guests had the opportunity to see the WPC entries and mingle with the photographers. The exhibition was officially opened with remarks from the Ambassador, the exhibition curator Giselle Walker and BPS President, Bradley Benskin. And of course, guests made sure to enjoy the refreshments provided (shout-out to Stephen Cumberbatch and his team), including wine from Argentina, courtesy of the Embassy. As the BPS President summed it up in his speech, “A photograph speaks a thousand words, and these are pages and pages on the walls”.

That said, come and see our work! The exhibition runs from July 17 until August 7, 2026. You can view the work by contacting the Embassy of Argentina and booking an appointment:

Embassy of Argentina

Address: Lucerne Building, Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados

Telephone: +1 (246) 537-1800

Exhibition - Black and White Moments 2026

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"Exhibitions are kind of ephemeral moments, sometimes magic moments, and when they're gone, they're gone. -  Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Swiss art curator, critic, and art historian" 

It's exhibition time again and I am happy to announce that one of my pieces has been included in the Barbados Photographic Society's (BPS) "Black and White Moments". This year's edition was again curated by Ms. Giselle Walker and opened to the public on April 15, 2026. The selection process started back in December 2025 with a call for entries from all financial members of the Society. Final announcements were sent to the exhibitors in February 2026. My print "Saying No" was selected alongside the work of thirty-four (34) other Barbados-based photographers. As always, thanks go to my family members and friends who came out to support the exhibition. Special thanks to all the ones who pushed me when I needed it. 

Exhibition Flyer for “Black and White Moments”.

My artist’s bio and my image, “Saying No”.


Opening night was quite the event, with over 200 art lovers coming to see the show. The night’s proceedings began with remarks from the gallery owner and the BPS President. The keynote speaker of the night, however, was renowned author Mrs. Denise Haynes, who delivered a most thoughtful address. Based on the feedback that I received that night, it seems like everyone enjoyed themselves, but more importantly, loved the displayed work and the discussions with the photographers about their craft.

As this exhibition proceeds, I wanted to offer a few basic tips for anyone who may want to join an exhibition or consider having one of their own. First, note that this is just a brief article on basic considerations. I am, in no way, an expert on the topic at hand. I always like to start with a definition. Oxford defines an exhibition as "a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair". As such, there are many different kinds of exhibitions for photographers. These can include solo, group, museum, retrospective, and nowadays, virtual/online. Note that the categories can and will sometimes overlap.


Here are a few tips to consider when entering or curating your own exhibition (strictly my own observations and not an exhaustive list by any means):

  1. You should have a clear grasp of the theme and message of the exhibition that you are trying to enter or put together.

  2. If you are a part of a curated group exhibition, you may have a limited number of images to submit for consideration.

  3. If this is your own solo effort and you have to curate, make sure that you set a strict, core idea. Ask yourself if each image serves the theme or narrative that you're building, or if it should really a standalone image.

  4. Themes can be either conceptual or visual, or a combination of both. Try to aim for some visual consistency in your topic, e.g. lighting, colour/black and white treatment, mood, etc..

  5. Image selection is a key process. Give yourself self sufficient time before your submission deadline to consider all potential entries and get feedback from trusted and unbiased persons.

  6. Avoid too much explanation in your caption. If you need too many words, your work may not be as cohesive as you think.

  7.  Determine the narrative flow as either telling a story or a fragmented collection. 

  8. Once you have your exhibition planned out, be sure to reach out and make relationships with galleries, museums and vendors like printers and framers. Some vendors may offer discounts to creatives. 

A random fan found my print on opening night….okay, just kidding. This is my mum, making sure that I got “her picture with my picture”. Thanks for supporting, Mum!


"Black and White Moments" continues at the Caribbean Brushstrokes Gallery in Pelican Village, Bridgetown, Barbados, until May 9, 2026. Drop by the gallery and meet us at the "Meet the Artists" discussion evening on April 25, 2026!

Photographers participating are:

Adam Taylor . Alex Greenidge . Alison Elliot . Ann Marie Massiah . Audrey Bryan . Antonio Cheltenham . Beverly Lugay . Bradley Benskin . Bruce Evelyn . Carla Hinds . Charles McClean . Cheryl McCollin-Walker . Cheryl Small . Colbert Goddard . Elle Rene . Glyne Strickland . Hugh Walker . Jenny Gonsalves . Juliette Downes-Wilson . Kurk Rouse . Leslie St. John . Lynda Browne-Bristov . Markley Bryan . Michaela Williams . Niaz Dokrat . Nicole Phillips . Raquel Marshall . Ron Layne . Sherlock Lord . Sherry Williams . Stephen Cumberbatch . Stephen Sandiford . Sybil Edghill . Tiffany Jordan . Yvette Reid.

Exhibition Season

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If you've been following me for a while, you will remember that I am a member of the Barbados Photographic Society (BPS). I always recommend to photographers, both hobbyists and professionals alike, that it is always a good thing to join a club as part of your development. There are several good reasons to do so, such as:

  1. Access to pooled resources and technical expertise - some clubs run any number of workshops and training specifically for beginners and sometimes offer training for small businesses

  2. Safety in numbers, especially when trekking out to parts of the country that are less populated or urban areas where it is potentially unsafe to have your expensive equipment in view.

  3. Camaraderie and Support - Always a good thing to meet new people, potential clients, and other like-minded individuals.

All of the above are important to help artists in general grow, not just photographers. I want to emphasize the importance of number 3 in this article. 



I love going to museums and galleries in my spare time. There is something about being in a creative space that always seems to inspire me. But I must confess that I've always been scared to put my work out there for public viewing. It's one thing to shoot a photo for a friend, which they like and maybe share on their social media accounts. It is an entirely different thing to print your work and put it on display for the public. But somehow, I decided to do just that with a push from a well-meaning friend or two. Here is where the club and support connection come in. In 2023, my club decided to host its first post-pandemic exhibition entitled "20 Years of Light" in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Barbados Photographic Society's existence as a non-profit educational organization with the mission to foster the development of photography in Barbados. The call for submissions came in November asking for up to three images from each photographer, along with the print size options available. 

My two submissions, “Self Determination” (left) and “Hands Up”, after delivery from the printer


Curated by Giselle Walker, the exhibition opened to the public on January 13 2024 to a well-attended reception at the Queens Park Gallery in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, and featured work from 24 BPS members (including myself). I entered two pieces, entitled "Self Determination" and "Hands Up", both shot in 2020 at a Black Lives Matter rally in Bridgetown. From all accounts, our work was well received by the public, with the exhibition being covered in the local newspapers and morning media. Some of the pieces were either sold or generated offers to purchase. Coming out of this experience, I even received an offer to join a second exhibition, entitled Resilience featuring work from Black, female artists in Barbados.

Me, with “Self Determination” on archival paper 16” x 24”

Newspaper Article promoting the exhibition.


Putting yourself out there can be difficult, even for well-seasoned professionals. It is raw and scary and most people fear any form of rejection. But it is also cathartic and freeing at the same time, especially when you can share the experience with a community. Thanks to all of my friends and family who made time to come and see the exhibition and special thanks to those who pushed me every step of the way.

Even if you couldn’t make it out, please visit the Barbados Photographic Society’s page to have a look at the work here: https://thebarbadosphotographicsociety.com/portfolio-item/20-years-of-light/

Until next time...do what scares you.