Denzel Lightbourne
Digital Art
BIO
Denzel Lightbourne (b. 1994, Freeport, Bahamas) is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in mixed media paintings and drawings. His work examines themes present in folklore and real world issues, merging the two. Addressing multiple narratives that span across mental, spiritual, environmental and mythological references, Denzel’s work presents a sign of hope in times of uncertainty. He graduated from St. George’s High School, shortly after, he became a self taught artist. Since then, he’s earned group shows in The Central Bank of The Bahamas and The D’Aguilar Art Foundation. Most recent, the ARTLUCAYA: Grand Bahama Arts Festival. In 2019, he held his first ever solo exhibition titled “Stranded” in Port Lucaya. It got him recognised by news media such as ZNS Network and The Tribune.
Artist Statement
“My work can be used in an inspirational way to bring back memories we may not know we possessed, through digital and traditional figurative illustrations. My paintings can create a connection to something personal and inspiring. The figures I create work through the lenses of vulnerability, hope and breaking free specifically within Black and/or Caribbean cultures.
The work I present discusses the state of our being; from mental and emotional health to spiritual and environmental health in a place that puts others before its own people.
My work is simply a mirror of my people. A documentation and representation of our culture”.
Image Gallery
Here is some of my artwork for you to look at. If you're interested in purchasing any pieces, please feel free to reach out to me via email. You can find my email address above.