Keeping Our Culture Alive

This vibrant art piece captures a lively cultural scene, centred on the Pierrot Grenade, a traditional Carnival character, animatedly sharing a powerful message about the importance of saving our planet. Dressed in a vivid patchwork costume of reds, blues, and yellows, the Pierrot Grenade gestures passionately, his expressive movements captivating the children gathered before this character listening with awe and wonder.
Adding depth and movement to the scene, other iconic Carnival characters enhance the performance's rich narrative. The Dame Lorraine stands with elegant poise, her exaggerated attire and sweeping dress embodying the grandeur of tradition. In the background, bats glide ominously, while two towering Moko Jumbies lend an air of mysticism, their graceful stances symbolising watchfulness and balance. Meanwhile, the Devils, dressed in striking blue and black costumes with horns and menacing masks, dance mischievously.
The backdrop comes alive with warm, earthy tones and lush greenery, representing the natural beauty that the Pierrot Grenade so fervently seeks to protect. This piece masterfully intertwines the energetic spirit of Carnival, the wisdom of folklore, and a call to environmental action, offering a visual narrative that is both timeless and deeply meaningful.