Untitled (Cayman Parrots)
This study features the Cayman Islands’ national bird, the Cayman parrot. Endemic to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, these parrots are a subspecies of the Cuban parrot, and can be easily identified by their bright green plumage, white eye rings, pale beaks, red cheeks, and blue flight feathers. Although now sequestered to two islands, the Cayman Brac Parrot once inhabited Little Cayman, but was wiped out in the Storm of 1932 – a category 4 hurricane that caused widespread destruction across our islands. Today, the Cayman Parrot is a protected species under the National Conservation Law.
About the Artist
Yonier Powery
Yonier Powery Serrano was born on the Isle of Youth, Cuba. Commencing his artistic studies in 1999, he joined the workshop of renowned artist Agustin Villafaña before moving to Wilfredo Lam’s Professional Academy of Visual Arts in the Isle of Youth. There he learned to master a wide range of techniques, from drawing and painting to ceramics and sculpture. A strong theme in the artist’s contemporary style is bridging fantasy and reality, often taking influence from the sea. Moving to Grand Cayman in 2010, Powery has since featured in numerous exhibitions, including solo shows at AwardArt gallery in 2018 and 2020, as well as in the NGCI exhibitions Cross Currents – 1st Cayman Islands Biennial (2019), and Reimagined Futures – 2nd Cayman Islands Biennial (2021).
