Doughba Caranda Martin

Caranda Martin Statement

To understand my work and to absorb the complexity of the Caranda-Martin oeuvre one first has to understand where I am from and how I've lived my life. I grew up in the small West African nation of Liberia in an idyllic setting free from the strife that lay just below the surface of the entire African continent. My young adulthood was interrupted by the onset of the Liberian civil war. Living through the beginning of this war with its attendant loss and difficulties led me down a tumultuous path which eventually brought me to the United States and to the way I have learned to contextualize this experience. If my artistic endeavors have been about any one idea, it is simply put, to be a vehicle to bridge the gap of understanding between indigenous or tribal cultures and the modern world. The common objective of my work is to create images that capture the humanity and reality of emotions.

I am currently seeking Local & International Gallery Representation also. Please Contact me if you may desire further information.

DOUGHBA HAMILTON CARANDA-MARTIN III

Born in Liberia, West Africa 1974
Lives and Work in New York City, USA. & Liberia, West Africa.
I am an Artist and Activist with a focus on African affairs and global culture. I was born in Liberia West Africa. I studied art and photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. I am a multidisciplinary visual and installation artist.
My Interests - Art, Human Rights, Changes in African Politics, Support of Women Rights & Child Slavery.

Education
1989 Konola Academy, Liberia
1990 University Of Liberia, Liberia
1994 School Of Visual Arts, New York City
1995 ICP, New York City – Advance Printing Summer Program
1996 -`1997 Robert Blackburn Print Making Fellowship
2005 - Tribal and Modern Art Workshop Ghana, Africa

Awards
2000 Victor E. Ward Foundation – Emerging Artist Award.
2001 Du PONT Lecture Series – Art Institute of Boston

Grants
2000 University Of Delaware – School of Art & Design, Visiting Artist Grant
2001 Valerie Francis Artist Grants – Liberia Arts Program




Lectures
2006 – Sande Webster Gallery – USA
2001 – Art Institute of Boston – USA
2000 – Sande Webster Gallery – USA
2000 - University Of Delaware, School of Art & Design – USA ...