Studio Joli has launched its 2026 programming with a new exhibition titled "Artistic Expressions" presented by Canvas Caribbean, an artists' group formed in 2004 by graduates of the visual arts programmes of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The show features works by six members—Leona Fabien, Adele Bynoe, Raymond Alexander, Kathy Farabi, Tricia Ward, and Vejaya Mungal—spanning vibrant florals on silk, bold wildlife in acrylic, faceted copper, watercolours, and mixed media. The exhibition opens on January 21 and runs through February 2 at Studio Joli in St James, Trinidad.
This exhibition matters as it highlights the ongoing vitality of Trinidad's local visual arts community, bringing together a collective of artists who have supported each other since 2004. By showcasing diverse media and themes—from Carnival-inspired semi-abstract works to Caribbean flora and fauna—the show offers accessible, community-oriented art viewing and reinforces the role of small galleries like Studio Joli in nurturing regional talent and cultural expression.