Boa Vista
This project aims to encapsulate the nature, culture and history of the Cape Verde islands off the West Coast of Africa. With a strong focus towards traditional methods of artisans and their craft, I have investigated the ancient meanings and stories behind certain symbols on cloth. This has inspired my practice in telling my own stories in painting, drawing and screen-printing designs, mainly of the island’s wildlife and efforts surrounding it’s conservation. Many residents now rely on tourism as a form of income which led me to consider how Eco-Tourism can benefit both local people and protect the island’s biodiversity by encouraging tourist activities that not only educate but aid conservation projects. Through my collection I hoped to highlight the significance of Eco-Tourism by creating designs inspired by the endangered wildlife that relies on Cape Verde for it’s survival and how vital it is to protect it. I intended to create prints for a tourist’s beach villa, envisioning an eco-conscious business that would re-invest it’s profits back into maintaining the natural beauty of the archipelago and support its people for generations to come.