Born in Trinidad & raised in the Virgin Islands. iickomique has built a practice bringing together the teachings of his father and being multi-cultural. The artist creates his works from a variety of used and non-traditional materials, motivated by his father encouraging him to “use what you have” and “there are no mistakes”.

Working with tea, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, inks + other materials on new and used paper. Seeking ways to create his work with materials and practices that make the smallest carbon footprint possible & embraces inspiration in the aging process of materials used.

As the artist put it, “Not wanting to preserve or capture “RIGHT NOW”, but to go on the journey with the piece.”

No mistakes
while working the unexpected happens, but you must finish what you start 

Wabi Sabi
use what you have, inspiration in limitation, creating beauty from “imperfection” 

Green
aim to create & live in a way that is good for the environment & health