Retrospective

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Aftermath | Ricky Justin George | Bronze | 1998
in Castries, St Lucia – just around the corner from the most gloriously colourful church, itself a work of art; and from God’s own beauty parlour!

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My friend Lori’s enjoyment of The Watcher in my North Berwick post the other day brought to mind what is probably my favourite piece of public art. Visiting Castries in February 2020, my immediate response to the gorgeous Aftermath was that it holds space for a million and one human stories. There’s so much aliveness, excitement, joy and relief here that doesn’t need any more words! You’ll hear the story tell itself from within. And maybe tomorrow another one – because the light shines on different elements at different times and on different days. And I hope you now delight in them, as I do 😘x

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Who knew?

Photo 2CRG

Funny how little things spark memories and inner warmth. I couldn’t help noticing the very brightly painted, multicoloured fingernails of a lady on our village green today. I was instantly taken back to February this year, in Castries, St Lucia, where I spotted this fabulous little place. El Shaddai is translated in English as ‘God Almighty.’ Who knew that the Divine has their own hair and nail salon? This serves as a prompt to post some more photos of one of the most colourful and friendly places I’ve seen.