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IN LIGHT: A Divali Thematic Art Exhibition

For Release Upon Receipt - October 17, 2025

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago – October 17, 2025 – The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus, Faculty of Humanities and Education, Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), Visual Arts Unit, cordially invites the public to attend IN LIGHT, a Divali Thematic Art Exhibition, this evening, Friday 17 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the DCFA, Gordon Street, St. Augustine.

This exhibition features the creative works of The UWI Visual Arts students presented alongside music, dance and theatrical performances. IN LIGHT will offer audiences a multi-dimensional artistic experience that reflects the symbolism of Divali. The showcase aims to spark contemplation on rituals, divinity, ancestral relationships, performance, identity and representation through multiple forms of creative expression.

The production provides a visual and performative explication of material that emerges from studying the contemporary through a lens of the past. It highlights a broad range of expressive practices including drawing, painting, design, mehndi and rangoli. The exhibition is positioned as a manifestation of the dialogue between the individual and the wider society, explored through artistic interpretation of Divali traditions.

IN LIGHT is another creative presentation produced as part of the DCFA’s Legacy Year Celebrations, which commemorate significant milestones in the department’s contribution to the cultural and artistic landscape of Trinidad and Tobago.

Admission is free and members of the public are warmly invited to share in this evening of art and performance.

 

About The University of the West Indies

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier higher education institution and one of only two regional universities in the world. With five campuses across the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, The UWI continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation, and societal impact. Consistently ranked among the world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI is a global leader in addressing critical challenges, including climate change, sustainability, and development.

As The UWI St. Augustine Campus celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025 under the theme Beyond 65: From the Caribbean, For the World, it pays tribute to its Caribbean roots while highlighting its contributions to solving global challenges. This milestone underscores the campus's significant role in producing ground-breaking research and fostering talent that transcends regional boundaries to shape a better world. The UWI St. Augustine’s researchers, academics, and graduates continue to make an international impact, exemplifying the university’s mission to serve the region while influencing the world.

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