Some artists create work that captures attention. Others create work that creates connection. For contemporary visual artist Marie-Ange Pollonais, known professionally as Art by Lunamar, the connection was undeniable.
At the recently staged Worlds Collide Trinidad at The Creative Hub, Shoppes of Maraval, Pollonais delivered yet another standout performance, repeating the remarkable success she first achieved at Worlds Collide Jamaica and once again emerging as the highest-selling artist of the evening.
By the close of the exhibition, every piece from her showcased collection had been purchased, marking a complete sellout and reinforcing her growing reputation as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after contemporary artists.
The achievement came during a night that celebrated the intersection of visual art, culture, fashion, and luxury. Bringing together some of the region’s most exciting creative voices, Worlds Collide Trinidad offered guests an immersive experience that highlighted the depth and diversity of Caribbean talent.
Among the evening’s standout successes was fellow artist Erin Krogh, who also made a strong impression on collectors and attendees, successfully selling two major works from her collection.
For Pollonais, however, the evening represented more than commercial success. Her sold-out body of work offered an intimate exploration of identity, migration, belonging, and the emotional concept of home.
Departing from traditional stretched canvases, the Trinidadian-born artist chose to present her pieces on loose canvas cloth, a deliberate creative decision that mirrors the textures and rhythms of Caribbean life. The presentation evoked memories of open-air markets, hanging fabrics, family homes, and the everyday beauty woven into island culture.
Rich with imagery of tropical wildlife, native fruits, and symbolic Caribbean references, the collection explores the experience of navigating international spaces while remaining deeply rooted in one’s heritage. Through each work, Pollonais reflects on the idea that home is not simply a place on a map, but something carried within us wherever we go.
Among the collection’s featured works was Rooted in Return, a piece centered on movement, adaptation, and identity. Anchored by the image of a leopard, the artwork explores the duality of existing between different worlds while maintaining a strong connection to one’s origins.
Another collector favorite, Sweet Like Home, celebrated the resilience, warmth, and beauty of island living. The piece paid tribute to the memories, traditions, and everyday moments that shape a collective understanding of home and community.
In Where I Belong, Pollonais examined the relationship between self-discovery and culture, highlighting how family, community, and place influence the lifelong journey of understanding who we are.
Completing the series, Tides Carry Memory explored themes of migration and return, illustrating how culture and identity travel across oceans and generations, remaining intact regardless of distance.
With a second consecutive sold-out exhibition under the Worlds Collide banner, Marie-Ange Pollonais continues to demonstrate the power of authentic Caribbean storytelling through art. Her work resonates not only with collectors but also with members of the Caribbean diaspora who see their own experiences reflected in her visual narratives.
As Worlds Collide continues to expand its footprint across the region, bringing together art, fashion, culture, and luxury under one platform, Pollonais stands as a compelling example of what happens when world-class artistic execution meets an unwavering connection to Caribbean identity.
