HARD HEAL

A duo exhibition featuring paintings by

Deime Ubani and Kara Victoria Cartwright

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The Hard Heal exhibition presents the artistic work of Deime Ubani and Kara Cartwright, who delve into the process of healing from heartbreak. The exhibit explores the emotional struggles they faced during their journeys of self-discovery after their heartbreak and how they translated these experiences into their artwork. The artists take responsibility for their role in their relationships, emphasizing the positive outcomes, such as personal growth and self-discovery. Through their artwork, they convey the message that healing and growth are possible even in the face of heartbreak, inspiring others to do the same.

Artist Statement from Deime Ubani and Kara Cartwright

In the depths of heartbreak, one finds themselves at an emotional crossroads, a place where the fragments of a shattered love story lay scattered like pieces of a broken mosaic. This intersection of pain and self-discovery became the focal point of the artistic journey.

Our work has always been deeply intertwined with our emotions and life experiences. The challenge of finding oneself after experiencing heartbreak is a universal struggle, and we embarked on a profound exploration of this emotional landscape. The rawness of this experience left us questioning who we were outside the context of those relationships and pushed us to confront the aspects of ourselves that had become entangled in it.

During this tumultuous time, our thoughts and emotions were a swirling tempest of sadness, anger, and self-reflection. We have grappled with the realization that we had played a role in the dynamics of our relationships, both its beauty and its eventual demise. This introspection was painful, but it was a necessary step in the healing process. There we both began to understand that healing wasn’t just about mending a broken heart; it was about mending the fragments of our own identity.

The paintings became our sanctuary, the canvas through which we channeled our emotions and navigated this journey of self-discovery. We use painting to translate the complex emotions that surge within. Each stroke, each texture, and each color applied was a deliberate expression of our inner turmoil and the determination to heal.

One of the most transformative aspects of this experience was taking accountability for our role in our relationships. It was a humbling and cathartic process to admit that there were mistakes, acknowledge our flaws, and learn from them. This act of accountability became a turning point, allowing us to grow and evolve not only as an artist but as a person.

As time passed, the positive outcomes of this heartbreak emerged. The pain, once suffocating, transformed into a wellspring of creativity and self-discovery. We both discovered strengths within ourselves that we had overlooked in the shadow of our past relationships. Our paintings became a reflection of newfound resilience, and they provided a platform to inspire others going through similar struggles.

In the end, the art became a testament to the transformative power of heartbreak. It symbolizes the phoenix rising from the ashes, the beauty born from pain, and the profound self-discovery that comes from facing one’s own vulnerabilities. Through this journey, we hope to inspire others to embrace their own healing process, find their true selves, and channel their emotions into something beautiful, just as we have done through these paintings.

Demie Ubani Bio
Born in Nassau, Bahamas in 1988, Deime’ Ubani has a rich cultural heritage as she is of Bahamian, Barbadian, and Nigerian descent. She has always had a passion for art, using it to capture memories, cultural heritage, and generational legacy. Abstract art has always caught her attention, as she discovered early on that different colors evoke different emotions. Her family encouraged her interest in the arts, with her grandmother being both a beautician and ceramist who loved knitting large quilts for every member of the family. Deime’ attended the former College of The Bahamas, now the University of The Bahamas, and obtained her Associate’s degree in Art in 2009. She has since continued to explore abstraction, using various mediums to create balanced pieces. Deime’s work has been showcased by The D’Aguilar Art Foundation, The Central Bank of The Bahamas, the Salus Project, and the SeeMe Art Takes Times Square art show in 2013. In 2014, her pieces were selected for the interior design of the Baha Mar resort in the capital city. To see some of her past works, check out Ubani Artworks on social media platforms. Deime’ still resides and works in Nassau and finds inspiration in both the past and present.

Kara Cartwright Bio
Kara Victoria Cartwright lives and works in New Providence. She is a graphic designer, muralist, and mixed media artist. She was born in New Providence in 1990 and grew up in Long Island, The Bahamas. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Art from the College of The Bahamas. She has contributed work to Popop Studios’ Sketch24, The College of the Bahamas’ Colour of Harmony (2011) and The Salus Project’s Pulse (2012). She has since worked primarily as a graphic designer, launching her business, VictoriArt Studios and becoming a muralist in 2022. Her style is influenced by her graphic design practice, abstract expressionism, tropical flora and the sea. 

If you would like to support Deime and Kara’s Art practice by buying their artwork
contact Sixty 2 Sixty Art Gallery today!

242 814 2872 – sixty2sixtyartgallery@gmail.com