Making art is an expression of oneself, one's surroundings, and experiences, as well as an everyday view of life's journey, young artist Alyce Cameron said to this magazine about her work. It could be said that Cameron knew she would be a painter from birth.
She began to nurture her talent as a child and further developed it as a young adult at the E. R. Burrowes School of Art, as she always loved it, and "with the support of my family and friends, I continued developing my skills and obtained a diploma in painting in 2019," she explained. For this Guyanese painter, making art "is a spiritual gift given to a select few who have the potential to turn imagination into reality.” As for what motivates her to paint, she said, "I am curious about the world and how it works; anthropological research is my driving force and my inspiration to paint, although I also use art as therapy." She added that she is highly motivated to produce African-inspired art because of her experiences.
Confronting racism, colorism and marginalization are things that spur her on when creating her artwork. She added, "I want to break the stigma, demonization and discrimination against African traditions. I want to bring courage and empowerment, and for the black/African-American population to be represented and portrayed with excellence." Other themes captured in her pieces are social issues, African spirituality, African art and introspection, Cameron said. In her short but fruitful career, she has participated in local and international exhibitions, including; Guy-Expos, in Berbice and Essequibo and at the National Stadium; the University of Guyana’s annual exhibition in 2022, the National Art Gallery's annual art competitions, the "Guyana On Show” Exhibition in Barbados and the Guyana Carifesta in Suriname. "I create art, not only to be beautiful, but also to educate, inspire and effectively start positive change in society," she added finally.
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