Laluna Art Project – The Enchanted Forest

The portrait of two ladies, back to back, is a continuation of work inspired by my muse, Sherry Hamlet.  Sherry is of Grenada and has Albinism.  She has had many challenges through out her life, the main one of looking different than others.  Inside this white sugar coated exterior is a writer, poet, artist, and creator.  In spite of the fact that she is legally blind, she completed an undergraduate degree at U.W.I., and is now studying for a Master’s Degree in Creative writing in New York.  The challenges she faces seem to only cause her to dig in and become greater.

On the flip side, is a forest nymph.  She can be whoever you want her to be.  She is alluring, yet a little stand offish.  Her eyes survey the forest, keeping watch over the birds and lizards, and you.

Susan Mains is a self-taught artist who has been painting for more than 35 years.  She operates Susan Mains Gallery, and has recently opened an art space with Asher Mains, her son.  You can visit Art House 473 in Calliste by appointment.

Susan is the Commissioner for the Grenada Pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia, in 2015, 2017, 2019, with plans in place for the coming edition.