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Generational Synergy: Art and Stories - Episode 56 with Guests Elisa McKay and Pedra Chaffers


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Amelia Headley-Lamont from the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands and two pioneering artists, Elisa McKay and Pedra Chaffers, who showcased their two-woman art exhibition "Fabric and Silhouettes: Generational Synergy". The discussion highlights their artistic evolution, the inspiration they draw from the Virgin Islands, and their journey from educators to celebrated artists.

Elisa McKay narrates her journey from New York to the Caribbean, where the island's vibrant colors reignited her passion for art, leading to a retrospective of her multi-decade career. Pedra Chaffers shares her path from Michigan to the islands, balancing her talents as an art educator with her beadwork art inspired by the local culture and traditions.

Explore how their diverse backgrounds converge in a harmonious exhibition, where viewers are invited to experience the emotional depth and cultural richness that these artists bring to life through mixed media, beads, and found objects. 

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