About the Poster Artist: Denzel Lightbourne (b. 1994, Freeport, Bahamas) is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in mixed media paintings and drawings. His work examines themes present in folklore and real world issues, merging the two. Addressing multiple narratives that span across mental, spiritual, environmental and mythological references, Denzel’s work presents a sign of hope in times of uncertainty. He graduated from St. George’s High School, shortly after, he became a self taught artist.
Since then, he’s earned group shows with the likes of The Central Bank of The Bahamas, The D’Aguilar Art Foundation & most recent, ARTLUCAYA: Grand Bahama Arts Festival. In 2019, he held his first ever solo exhibition titled “Stranded” in Port Lucaya. It got him recognised by news media such as ZNS Network and The Tribune. His latest achievements becoming the Vice President for The GBAA (Grand Bahama Artists Association) in 2023-2024, creating a portrait for the 2023 Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award Recipient; Morgan Freeman, and creating murals with Carnival’s Celebration Key and Nassau Cruise Port. (Bahamas International Film Festival)
