Roseau, Dominica (February 17, 2025) The Old Oven Art Gallery at Fort Young Hotel is proud to present “Pathways Towards Inner Essence”, a solo exhibition featuring the evocative works of Carla Armour.
Opening on February 18 to run through April 21, 2025, this captivating exhibition invites viewers on a journey of self-exploration, resilience, and interconnectedness. With collections of emotive paintings, installation and spoken word, it opens up the transformative power of art as a medium for self-discovery, cultural resonance and transcendence.
Each painting is an immersion into vibrant layered colours, asemic marks, text and iconography inspired by West Indian symbology, colonial customs and Indigenous petroglyphs, refecting a deep connection to our mixed heritage.
“I am honoured and excited to present my work at the Fort Young Hotel’s Old Oven Art Gallery, a fortifed place steeped in history – one of struggle for identity, resilience and transformation”, states artist, Carla Armour. “ As a site of defence and protection, combined with its connection to a culinary past, resonates deeply with my explorative process. My work for this exhibition feels site specifc, shaped by the energy of this space, and I hope that resonance is felt.”
About the Artist: Carla Armour, a Dominican-born multidisciplinary artist, poet, and curator, is renowned for her introspective and dynamic creations that blend abstract expressionism with rich storytelling. Pathways Towards Inner Essence is a profound refection of her artistic philosophy—layered, symbolic, and deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage and global infuences.
Art lovers, collectors, and visitors are invited to experience this compelling showcase of artistic introspection and expression. The Old Oven Art Gallery opens daily from 10am – 6pm.
About Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort
Located on the water in Roseau, Dominica’s capital, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is the Caribbean’s frst All-Inclusive, Island-Included resort. The country’s only downtown hotel, Fort Young Hotel affords guests unmatched proximity to the “Nature Island’s” vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, exhilarating activities and some of the island’s most prized attractions, like Trafalgar Falls, Middleham Falls, Freshwater Lake, segments of the Waitukubuli National Trail, and world-renowned diving. Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort offers a luxurious sense of seclusion, fne dining and meeting facilities. Fort Young Hotel can be reached at 767-448-5000 or [email protected].
