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Spring Equinox 2026

April 11, 2026 - May 23, 2026

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

This is the third edition of the group exhibition Spring Equinox curated by St. Croix artist Lucien Downes showcasing Virgin Islands artists celebrating a spring theme. This time of year is marked as a time to embrace movement and growth and these themes are interpreted by local artists in conceptually broad and literal dialogues.

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Spring Equinox 2026

  1. The Egret by Janet Cook-Rutnik, Image 1.

    Janet Cook-Rutnik

    The Egret, 2025

    Acrylic on Canvas

    20 x 10 in (50.8 x 25.4 cm)

  2. Bicycle in Bloom by Brenda Cotto, Image 1.

    Brenda Cotto

    Bicycle in Bloom, 2026

    Acrylic on Canvas

    20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.64 cm)

  3. Freedom on the Blue by Brenda Cotto, Image 1.

    Brenda Cotto

    Freedom on the Blue, 2026

    Acrylic on Canvas

    16 x 12 in (40.64 x 30.48 cm)

  4. Sun Kissed by Brenda Cotto, Image 1.

    Brenda Cotto

    Sun Kissed, 2026

    Acrylic on Canvas

    20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.64 cm)

  5. Bloom by Antonio 'C3' Cruz, Image 1.

    Antonio 'C3' Cruz

    Bloom, 2026

    Charcoal, Pencil

    11 x 14 in (27.94 x 35.56 cm)

  6. Rebirth by Antonio 'C3' Cruz, Image 1.

    Antonio 'C3' Cruz

    Rebirth, 2015

    Black Ink, Pencil, Pen

    28 x 20 in (71.12 x 50.8 cm)

  7. United by Antonio 'C3' Cruz, Image 1.

    Antonio 'C3' Cruz

    United, 2024

    Oil, Ink

    24 x 12 in (60.96 x 30.48 cm)

  8. Mokolution 2 by Lucien Downes, Image 1.

    Lucien Downes

    Mokolution 2, 2026

    Mixed Media

    36 x 24 in (91.44 x 60.96 cm)

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About the artist

Lucien Downes

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Lucien Downes


Lucien Downes is a Caribbean born artist and curator, whose work demonstrates freedom of thought and expression through mixed media. His ancestry of Trinidadian, Bajan and Crucian roots brings forward a culturally rich consciousness which emanates in his art.

Mr. Downes always had an affinity for art and photography, but did not take any steps towards creating until his tenure as general manager of Pearl Paint Atlanta, GA. As the GM, he was given many vendor samples of products which he used along with workshop, books, and critiques (from some of the top artist and teachers in the Atlanta area), to create 6 distinctive styles that he calls his own.

Lucien’s work is composed of spiritual and worldly elements that function independently at times or merge to encompass a whole. His artwork is diverse, as he draws inspiration from daily life, spiritual themes, objects, moods, and movement, and his distinctive portrayals often provoke thought and emotion. Lucien utilizes resin, acrylic, fibers, raw pigments, plexiglass, inks, dyes, and occasionally found objects, to create depth and dimension within culturally themed pieces culturally themed pieces and depth within his pieces. His work brings a contemporary feel to everyday culturally significant subjects.

Mr. Downes career is in its 13th year and has not slowed down since selling his first painting six months after starting to teach himself how to paint. Mr. Downes believes that his ability to paint is a gift from the Creator and intends to use it for the upliftment of his culture and its people. Mr. Downe’s work has been highlighted in several publications, events, murals, and high-profile homes around the world. His pieces are displayed in the homes of Maya Angelou, Teddy Riley, Jeff Johnson, The Honorable Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and other private collections around the world.­­