Female-focussed art at Cayman Art Week

By Lindsey Turnbull

A wonderful week of art awaits Cayman later this month, when Cayman Art Week kicks off from 26th May until 31st May, promising a fantastic few days of art exhibitions and events which will span the length and breadth of the islands for all to enjoy.

One of the most exciting aspects of Cayman Art Week is that it allows Cayman’s artists the chance to expand their repertoire and reach out to a broader audience that usual. One such artist is photographer Julie Corsetti, renown islands-wide for her unique talent in capturing the beauty of the islands through her lens. Julie is an accomplished photographer, and through her company Deep Blue Images, she specialises in landscapes, weddings and lifestyle photography.  Her Julie Corsetti Photography provides life-sized fine wall art that adorns many a living room or bedroom wall in Cayman. In an exciting new exhibition entitled ‘The Art of Her’ to be shown at Cayman Art Week, Julie intends to push the artistic boat out further.

Her vision comes from the “Caribbean canvas” which always inspires her as an artist, she confirmed.

“I’m always out chasing light with my camera,” she said. “The natural light can be powerful - wrapping around skin, fabric, and movement in a way that feels almost alive. I’ve been drawn to how it shifts throughout the day, especially at sunrise and just before sunset, when everything feels cinematic, yet raw.”

Her new collection, which will be displayed at the Kimpton Seafire, is a collection centred on women.

“While my work has often highlighted the beauty of the Caribbean landscape, this series places women at the forefront. These are not traditional portraits. They are interpretations - moments of strength captured through an artistic lens,” she advised.

In all, Julie will be exhibiting between eight and 10 photos, and the exhibition will also feature work by painters Janine Every and Josie Frazer who have @The Studio, an art gallery within the Seafire, along with works from painter Alex Akdeniz and sculptures from Cecilia Urdaneta. Everything will be on display from Wednesday 27th May until Sunday 31st May and it promises to be an exceptional collection of work.

Julie will be at the exhibition on 28th May to chat and discuss the pieces and anyone interested can hop on the Cayman Art Week buses, which will be transporting people on a continuous loop from Camana Bay to The Kimpton Seafire from 5.30 until 10pm.

“Through ‘The Art of Her,’ I hope viewers not only experience a different side of my photography, but feel invited to slow down, connect, and engage in conversation,” Julie confirmed.

Cayman Art Week has grown in stature and volume over the years and offers an excellent platform to showcase a wide range of exhibitions, pop-up interventions, panel discussions and workshops, along with after-hours access to museums and galleries, and special events.

Julie said she felt both grateful and inspired by Cayman Art Week, and deeply appreciative of the dedication to supporting local artists within the Cayman community.

“I feel thankful to be included among such a strong and talented community of local artists, and to celebrate the creativity that continues to grow here in Cayman,” she confirmed.