Winds of Division – Guantánamo

A stylised rendering of the American flag captured within the contentious setting of Guantánamo, Cuba — Winds of Division distils a powerful symbol into stark contrast and movement. The deep shadows and dramatic highlights strip away distraction, focusing the viewer’s attention on the tension within the fabric itself.

The Stars and Stripes ripple under unseen pressure, evoking layered meanings - freedom, presence, control, and resistance - all fluttering at the edge of visibility. Rendered in bold reds, whites, and fractured blues against a void-black sky, the piece demands contemplation rather than comfort.

A unique addition to Ian Livesey’s Cuban reflections series.