Look ah cascadura*In composing the traditional carnival character of the fancy Indian, I thought of the Indian native to the Americas.* The cascadura is a fresh water catfish native to Trinidad Read More →

The Stilt WalkerIn this study of the stilt walker or in Trinidad Old Mas, "The Moko Jumbie" I was concerned over my safety. Toppling over and falling for art would be a header. Yet the concept was to camouflage myself behind a bush as would an African... 

Day 213, originally uploaded by TraceyChan."A sensible man will remember that the eyes may be confused in two ways - by a change from light to darkness or from darkness to light;and he will recognize that the same thing happens to the soul." - Plato Read More →

A dead green iguanaThe Iguana belly side - "Me fete so hard and fock wit man me eh know have meh fat, now me dead in sun glory like Bernini in ecstasy"Side viewThe is an Iguana, it seems she suffered from exhaustion, she was also pregnant. In the study... 

Day 212, originally uploaded by TraceyChan."To really be centered and to really work well and to think about the kinds of things that I need to think about, I need to spend large amounts of time alone." - Donna Tartt Read More →

CarnevilThe Diable Diable with a decorative mirror breast plate and foot bell tasselsThe traditional carnival character Jab Jab or Diable Diable. The costume follows the traditions of the Medieval jester. The Jab Jab... 

Day 211, originally uploaded by TraceyChan."Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think." - Robert Henri Read More →

Specimen 1As I woke, this small bat was lying on the bed sideboard, deceased but still warm before rigor mortis had set in. Its quite a marvel....We are humbledSpecimen 2Specimen 3I also examined the bat’s weight and sex. I found the mammal to... 

Day 210, originally uploaded by TraceyChan.“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” - Henry Ward Beecher Read More →

Day 209, originally uploaded by TraceyChan.“Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country.” - Anais Nin Read More →