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Her work is a testament to the enduring strength of Black culture, inviting viewers to connect with the profound legacy of the Afro-Caribbean community. Through the lens of masquerade, her work becomes a representation of black resilience and power.  \u003cbr\u003ePixel has exhibited at Gallery 44, Meridian Arts Center, Yonge and Dundas Square, Gallery 1313 and internationally at the Black Brazil Art Biennial. She has artwork in The Wedge Collection and won the OCAD U Medal for Cross-Disciplinary Art. She has done performances at Artist Project, BMO Field and the Waterloo Region Museum. 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The Moko Jumbie is seen as a protective figure, a symbol of guardianship, wisdom, and connection to the spirit world. Carnival itself holds immense importance as a space for cultural preservation, resistance, and communal expression. I travelled to Tobago this year to connect with local Moko Jumbies. 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Rooted in Afro-Caribbean resistance and rebellion, these images celebrate the bold physicality and masked mystique of Gorilla Mas, exploring the tension between power and play. 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Among these, one of the most vital yet often overlooked roles is the photographer—the unseen archivist whose job is to capture the essence of carnival for future generations to look back on and understand its cultural significance. Inspired by this idea, I created The Archivist, a performative photographer character dedicated to documenting and preserving the traditions of carnival.\r\u003cbr\u003e\r\u003cbr\u003eArchiving carnival is an act of preservation, resistance, and education, especially for someone like me, living in Canada, where these traditions are not widely understood or celebrated.  Carnival in the Caribbeans is far more than a festival, it is a living archive of resilience, community, and cultural pride, born out of resistance to colonial oppression. 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