About Alyssa

Alyssa is a Caymanian historian and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans self-portraiture, abstract art, poetry, styling, and photography. Rooted in cultural preservation and personal narrative, her work examines identity, memory, and the Caribbean diaspora through a distinctly contemporary lens.

She is the 2023–2024 recipient of the prestigious National Gallery Bendel Hydes Emerging Artist Award, a testament to her evolving influence within the visual arts. Alyssa holds a BA in Styling and Production and an MA in Creative Direction for Fashion Media, blending academic insight with an intuitive creative approach.

Based in London, Alyssa is the Creative Director of WIC, a multidisciplinary creative ecosystem encompassing events, media, and education. She is also the founder of the Cayman Heritage Guide, a cultural preservation platform dedicated to celebrating and documenting the heritage of the Cayman Islands.

In her current roles as personal shopper and creative director, Alyssa continues to bridge the worlds of fashion, storytelling, and art, crafting work that challenges boundaries while honoring her Caribbean roots.