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Self-Portrait, Self-Archive
Tonight I took some self-portraits. I wanted to have updated photos of myself on hand—for all the incredible opportunities that are...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Studio Sessions: Painting Through Resistance
Painting, for me, makes me practice how to move through resistance. Many times, when I paint, I quietly confront a fear that sits just...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Prompt Play: The Word Garden Exercise
This evening, I went looking for a writing prompt and stumbled across a few that caught my attention. One that stood out was the Word...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Places I’ve Been: "On the Water in Venice, Moruga & Leiden"
"I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list." – Susan Sontag I’ve always loved to travel. It's a quiet but persistent calling. I...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 16, 20253 min read


A Photo Walk Down Memory Lane
I love photography. Not just the act of taking photos, but the process. Coming up with a theme or being presented with an assignment and...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Pastels, Paint, and Letting Go
Tonight, my god-niece and I had a little art session. Neither of us is versed in creating with pastels, so I thought it would be fun to...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Video Vibe: Touring Belmont’s Cultural Gems
In the video above, I’m sharing more from our recent cultural tour of Belmont, Trinidad! (If you missed the backstory, check out my...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Out and About in Belmont, Trinidad
As part of one of my courses called Dynamics of Caribbean Culture , each student was tasked with designing and hosting an immersive...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 6, 20254 min read


On Motherhood, Aunty Love, and the Warmth of Community
Motherhood. I’ve never experienced it firsthand, but I’ve watched with admiration as my friends step into the role with grace, grit,...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 5, 20252 min read


So, This Happened. Breakfast Edition
Why do I feel like crying when I get really upset? It’s not sadness exactly—it’s more when I feel like I’ve been treated unfairly. It...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Show and Tell – Jewelry 3
Years ago, one of my best friends gave me a beautiful silver pendant—a delicate outline of Trinidad and Tobago, with each island...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Press, Paint, Play: Experimenting with Imprints and Textures
Yesterday, I watched an episode of The Art Assignment , where the featured artist used freshly cut bamboo to dip into paint and create...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 29, 20251 min read


In Front My Lens: Friends, Memories, and Shared Journeys
I recently watched an episode from The Art Assignment , a video series where the host interviews different artists about their creative...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 27, 20251 min read


In their own words: Memories and Reflections
For my 2023 calendar project, I wanted to share memories and reflections that I captured from 12 individuals who were born before 1956....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Musings - After the Bob Marley Movie
Today, I went to see the Marley movie for the second time. While I won't dive into specifics to avoid spoilers, I must confess: the...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Adventure Time: Exploring Tobago with Nature Therapy TT
Check out the highlights from my adventure with Nature Therapy TT in this video above. If you missed it, click on my previous post for...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Show and Tell – Jewelry 2
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry, and the only brooch I've ever made, is a gem-encrusted sterling silver brooch featuring a Native...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 26, 20242 min read


The Calendar Collection
I've been creating calendars for the past 13 years and I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the process. From brainstorming the themes to...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Peeling Orange & Noh Lickle Twang - World Poetry Day 2024
Today is World Poetry Day, an annual celebration observed on March 21st since its adoption by UNESCO in 1999. According to UNESCO's...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Dip in the Collection.
I captured this photograph during my trip to Brasso Seco, a village in North Trinidad. While I've previously written about this adventure...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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