A Love Letter To Barbados

I grew up on the island of Barbados and have a deep connection to the people, the culture and the land. It is and always will be home to me.

For this next series of work, I want to share this culture and important history of the island by way of highlighting stories of the local people, the land and historic landmarks with still photography and film using the Leica SL 2s.

With all the beauty, lush landscapes and turquoise ocean, there is a tangible magic that permeates the soul, and so it is hard to believe the island was the birthplace of British slave society.

I know the importance of bringing these stories to the forefront, as by way of sharing them we heal our past wounds, honor our ancestors who walked before us and empower our future generations.

Artist Bios

Deborah Anderson

Award winning filmmaker and Leica photographer Deborah Anderson, has created iconic imagery for the covers of pop music albums and magazines, as well as for the walls of an expansive clientele of private homes and landmark hotels worldwide.

Of Indigenous, Black, Irish and Scottish descent, her photographic work has hung in prestigious galleries both in Europe and the US along with having created three fine art photographic books.

Most recently Deborah produced and directed the feature documentary film ‘Women Of The White Buffalo’ released in 2022, making the top 10 documentary list on iTunes in its first week of opening and winning numerous awards, elevating Indigenous voices globally.

Organizations

Leica Camera

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Photoville

Founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY, Photoville was built on the principles of addressing cultural equity and inclusion, which we are always striving for, by ensuring that the artists we exhibit are diverse in gender, class, and race.

In pursuit of its mission, Photoville produces an annual, city-wide open air photography festival in New York City, a wide range of free educational community initiatives, and a nationwide program of public art exhibitions.

By activating public spaces, amplifying visual storytellers, and creating unique and highly innovative exhibition and programming environments, we join the cause of nurturing a new lens of representation.

Through creative partnerships with festivals, city agencies, and other nonprofit organizations, Photoville offers visual storytellers, educators, and students financial support, mentorship, and promotional & production resources, on a range of exhibition opportunities.

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