The Spirit of Carnival
Artist’s Statement
I have been married to a “Trini”
woman for the past 24 years. My wife and her family are very
artistic and have always been very involved in the Carnival
celebrations and festivities. I first visited Trinidad during
the Carnival season in 1989 and because the experience was
so amazing, I have returned countless times since then. On
each visit I shot between 20-30 rolls of film in an attempt
to capture the many aspects of the Carnival experience as
well as the beauty and culture of the island.
Upon
a request from the Consulate of Trinidad and Tobago, I have
personally selected the photographs for this exhibit from
hundreds of photographs shot over the years. It is my hope
that by viewing these selected images the true spirit and
beauty of Carnival will be revealed to all.
Keep
in mind that the music of Carnival is the thread. Although
this aspect is not visually captured on film, it is a significant
aspect experienced by. Please enjoy the photos.
Michael Britto
Photographer
