Secret Bay in Dominica has announced the debut of its newest facility and local attraction, Bwa Denn. An immersive cultural experience, Bwa Denn offers food, retail, fitness, a kombucha brewery, an art gallery and more. The two-level minimalist structure centers around the art gallery, a concept that pays tribute to the late Dominican artist Earl Etienne. Bwa Denn also houses a contemporary Caribbean and Latin American art collection of more than 100 distinct pieces.
Besides the gallery, the space includes a restaurant on the ground floor, a full-service bar, microbrewery, boardroom, fitness center, mini theater and wine cellar. The rooftop lounge and fine-dining space with ocean vistas are home to the resort’s signature “no menu” concept, while the kombucha brewery specializes in fermented local teas infused with fresh fruits, flowers and herbs.
Commenting on the art gallery’s inaugural exhibition of selected works by the late Earl Darius Etienne and the dedication of the space to her father, Earlyn Etienne said, “The Bwa Denn selection of works depicts a minimal fraction of his varied styles and genres of art, yet shows his ability to work with a variety of materials.”
Earlyn further spoke of her father’s love of carnival, his belief in rising over mediocrity and his devotion to enhancing the Dominican art industry. At the opening ceremony, Earlyn ended her address with her late father’s words: “My works are an expression of my experience in life … It is with humility that I extract from the Almighty and my fellow human beings to create my own visual world, using everything at my disposal. The integrity in one’s work is to seek and to tell the truth.”
Curated by local artist Aaron Hamilton, the art gallery will offer rotating for-sale works showcasing paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works that reflect the creativity of Dominican and Caribbean artists. The gallery’s mission is to give visitors an insight into the island’s cultural identity.
Speaking of Bwa Denn, Craig Sands, general manager of Secret Bay, shared “It is a versatile, eco-friendly venue designed to host a variety of events, from intimate gatherings and corporate retreats to wellness workshops and cultural celebrations.”
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