Antigua Voices Ep. 5 - Redcliffe Quay’s Creative Revival: Meet the Artists Shaping Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda’s art scene is on the rise! In this episode of Antigua Voices, we step inside the creative heartbeat of Redcliffe Quay, now home to three thriving art galleries and a growing community of visionaries.
We meet up with Antiguan artists Stephen Murphy and Dylan Phillips to explore their artistic journeys, their mediums of choice, and the deeper meanings woven into their work. From sculpture to painting to mixed media, they share how their craft has evolved and how our islands continue to shape their expression.
This episode shines a light on:
🎨 Antigua’s fallen artists — the pioneers who paved the way, and what’s being done to honour and preserve their legacy
🌺 Indigenous influences — including Taino and Arawak motifs that appear in Stephen’s work
🌱 Youth opportunities — pathways for young and emerging artists to grow, learn, and be seen
🇦🇬 National initiatives — projects underway to strengthen Antiguan and Barbudan artistic identity and pride
🏛️ Redcliffe Quay’s transformation — how this historic space quietly became an art hub, and why it matters
This conversation is a celebration of creativity, heritage, and the unstoppable spirit of Antigua & Barbuda’s artists. If you believe in the power of Caribbean storytelling, community, and culture — this episode is for you.
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Meet Stephen
Stephen Murphy is an Antiguan painter, sculptor and gallery owner whose work blends contemporary expression with indigenous Taino and Arawak symbolism. In this episode, he opens up about his creative journey, the evolution of Redcliffe Quay as an art hub, and the cultural legacy he hopes to strengthen through his craft.
Meet Dylan
Dylan Phillips is an emerging Antiguan artist and curator who has shaped the stories of countless creatives through his work at Quay Studio and The Barracks Gallery. In our conversation, he shares how curation became a powerful form of storytelling and how that path ultimately led him to trust his own artistic voice.
About Antigua Voices
Antigua Voices is a storytelling series produced by Wadadlivity. Each episode highlights local changemakers, creatives, and culture keepers shaping the spirit of Antigua & Barbuda.
