Cayman Parrot
This image of a Cayman parrot is striking both in scale and visual complexity. Composed out of an assortment of postage stamps — many of them featuring scenes of Cayman’s maritime history — Laurenson’s work recalls the lost tradition of letter writing which was once the only means of communication for relatives of Caymanian men away at sea. As the national bird of the Cayman Islands, the Cayman parrot is moreover an indelible symbol of our cultural heritage and identity.
About the Artist
Marc Laurenson
Born in Edinburgh, Marc Laurenson (b.1988) has lived in the Cayman Islands for over twenty years. Working principally in a Pop Art-inspired style, Laurenson’s practice embraces a wide range of artistic media, from painting and sculpture to graphic design and working with recycled materials. In 2015, Laurenson started his own design company, Stoak’d, which since its inception has won numerous awards for its mixed media production. His work has been presented in 1340 Art International Magazine and has featured in the NGCI exhibitions Cross Currents — 1st Cayman Islands Biennial (2019), Art Under Lockdown (2020), and Reimagined Futures – 2nd Cayman Islands Biennial (2021). His solo show, Marc Laurenson: Consumed, was held in NGCI’s Community Gallery in 2020.
