What would a Caribbean writing system be? What would its materiality be, but more importantly, what would its medium of reception and expression be? The system and grammar of Caribbean languages differ from those of Latin languages such as French. Just as the process of translation raises specific issues, so do Caribbean graphic systems. How do we write in the Caribbean, and in what mediums?
This artist fellowship project explores the creation of a Caribbean writing system, focusing on its materiality and medium of expression. His research delves into the mythology of Caribbean graphic systems through blending lettering and typography.
Arthur Francietta is a graphic and typographic designer and artist from Martinique. His work explores the intersections of design, graphic divination, and sensitive territories. In his practice, he examines signs, scripts, and images, blending a designer’s research methodology with a mixed-media artistic approach—weaving, patterns, writing, and traces—while exploring themes of futurism. How can proactive anticipation of the future shape our present? This question guides his artistic work.
The 2024 Artist Fellowship has been presented in collaboration with Bakehouse Art Complex.
