‘i am Dominica’ is a vibrant and deeply personal collection of new paintings celebrating the Nature Island, its landscapes, heritage, and living spirit. Created for Carnival 2026, the exhibition honours Dominica as both place and identity, shaped by nature, memory, and resilience.
Francilia Agar’s work is primarily inspired by Dominica’s lush landscapes, flowing rivers, and fertile terrain, with memoried scenes of her ancestry, cultural escapades, and the enduring connection between land and people. Following her acclaimed 2024 exhibition ‘I Am Kalinago’, this body of work also incorporates her exploration of Kalinago-inspired masks, expanding into the carnival narrative to embrace the island’s ritual inspired and nature culture as a whole. The works are inviting viewers to reflect on belonging, heritage, and the quiet power of place.
about the artist francilia agar
Francilia Agar was born in Sineku, Dominica, and was adopted at the age of two by the Agar family, a formative part of her life story and creative journey. She began painting at twelve, sold her first artwork at fourteen, and held her first solo exhibition in 1999.
Agar is also an accomplished Classical Pianist and music teacher, with international training and performance experience,. She holds the distinction of being not only the first Kalinago Carnival Queen (1991), but also the first Kalinago to participate in a Summer Olympics (2000) in 50m Freestyle. She has proudly represented Dominica regionally and internationally in both the arts and sport.
Now based in Arizona, USA, she maintains a creative and emotional connection to Dominica, her paintings often explore the dialogue between the Caribbean’s lush landscapes and the desert environments of the American Southwest, unified through texture, expressive colour, movement, and realism.
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