Masquerade is Rebellion: Short Film
"Masquerade is Rebellion" started as a little creative detour, but it blossomed into something much more!
In the short film you get to witness the evolution of the ideas I originally intended for The Days of Plenty, and how I elevated them into a cinematic study of identity. This narrative captures a rare moment of respite for two Caribbean-Canadians within the bustling city, transforming a functional solution into an essential act of cultural rebellion.
But Masquerade is Rebellion doesn't stop with this short.
Masquerade is Rebellion: The Art Exhibition
Exploring Caribbean Culture in Toronto
"Masquerade is Rebellion" is a curated study on the vital tension between culture—the lived present—and heritage—the ancestral foundation essential for our growth. While the Toronto Carnival serves as a vibrant cultural moment, this exhibition archives the deeper narratives and character histories often lost in the spectacle.
A Reminder of Our History
These purposefully paired visuals and poems invite you to witness the profound history that makes our modern carnival experience meaningful. It is a call to recognize the masquerade as an act of identity formation, ensuring our shared history remains a living, tactile asset rather than a forgotten past.
Propelling The Days of Plenty
Masquerade at its core was made to help craft the visual story for The Days of Plenty but as it developed it became more of a driving force to the explorations of identity seen in the masks and images in the book. The two projects are twin expressions and the overall atmosphere truly captures the feelings of growth I wanted to express.
Images from the Exhibition
