Shac-Shac Stories
Suelae Robinson is an Antiguan artist based in Rotterdam, creating textile works through patchwork, collage, and embroidery that give voice to overlooked Caribbean narratives. Drawing on matrilineal craft practices, ethnobotanical research, and mythology, her practice explores themes of labour, resistance, and identity through bold, colourful artworks.
Why the name Shac-Shac Stories?
In the Caribbean, the Flamboyant tree is known for its annual bloom of bright scarlet flowers. Introduced from Madagascar during the colonial era, it became a symbol of resilience and pride among descendants of enslaved people - a reminder to be seen. In Antigua, it is called the Shac-Shac tree, named after its large seed pods which, when shaken, create a soft “sha-ca-sha-ca” sound - an echo that carries through Robinson’s work and storytelling.
