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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Islands Art Exhibition
LOCATION:West Regional Library\nWest Regional Library
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DESCRIPTION:Sip\, Design & Create. Join us for an evening of creativity an
 d relaxation..\nhttps://broward.libnet.info/event/16628109
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join artist Lisema Sinord for a special Si
 p\, Design &amp\; Create experience at the West Regional Library. The even
 t begins with an engaging art talk\, followed by a guided 45â€‘minute
  interactive creative workshop that blends digital creativity\, storytelli
 ng\, branding\, and artistic expression. Enjoy a fun\, welcoming environme
 nt where you can sip\, create\, and explore your own artistic voice with t
 he support of a professional artist.</p>\n<p>Discover your creative spark 
 at the West Regional Library with Sip Design &amp\; Create with Artist Lis
 ema Sinord\, an immersive program designed to inspire both new and seasone
 d creators. The event opens with an intimate art talk led by Lisema\, whos
 e work explores Caribbean memory\, movement\, and visual storytelling. She
 &rsquo\;ll share insights into her artistic journey\, creative process\, a
 nd the themes that shape her exhibition Echoes of the Islands.</p>\n<p>Aft
 er the talk\, participants will dive into a handsâ€‘on interactive cr
 eative workshop\, a guided 45â€‘minute session where Lisema leads a &
 ldquo\;Design &amp\; Create&rdquo\;\, inspired digital art experience. Usi
 ng accessible digital tools and creative prompts\, attendees will explore 
 storytelling\, branding\, and personal artistic expression in a relaxed\, 
 supportive setting. Whether you're creating for fun or aiming to build ski
 lls\, this workshop offers a warm and welcoming space to experiment\, conn
 ect\, and create.</p>\n<p>Perfect for adults and teens of all skill levels
 \, this event blends community\, creativity\, and conversation\, come sip\
 , learn\, and make something beautiful. Participants may bring a personal 
 laptop for the workshop.</p>\n<p>Registration is necessary as there is lim
 ited seating.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Artist Lisema Sinord</strong></p>\n<p
 ><strong><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/browa
 rd/Lisema_-_Echoes_of_the_Island_-_26_-_Artist_Deck__002_.jpeg" width="255
 " height="170" /></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Lisema Sinord Bio</strong></p>\
 n<p>Lisema Sinord is a South Florida&ndash\;based creative visionary blend
 ing visual storytelling\, branding\, and cultural preservation. Born in Po
 rt-au-Prince\, Haiti\, and raised in an artistic household\, she holds a M
 aster&rsquo\;s in Media<br />Design from Full Sail University\, combining 
 design expertise with digital innovation. As a multidisciplinary artist\, 
 graphic designer\, photographer\, and digital content coordinator\, Lisema
  creates immersive brand experiences for municipalities\, nonprofits\, and
  Caribbean festivals. Her work has earned honors including the Haitian Tra
 ilblazer Award and a Broward Cultural Division grant. Through a culturally
  rooted lens\, she continues to amplify diverse voices and build a lasting
  creative legacy.</p>\n<p><strong>Artist Statement</strong></p>\n<p>My wor
 k is rooted in the feeling of home&mdash\;what it means to carry it\, to r
 emember it\, and to recreate it wherever I stand. As a Caribbean woman\, I
  understand that home is not limited to place. It lives in the body\, in t
 he way we speak and move\, and in the stories passed through generations. 
 It exists in music\, in food\, and in the quiet\, sacred moments that ofte
 n go unseen.<br />Through photography\, I capture more than images&mdash\;
 I capture presence. I am drawn to the softness and strength within Caribbe
 an life\, where resilience and beauty exist side by side. With Echoes of t
 he Islands\, I<br />expand beyond the visual by incorporating sound\, crea
 ting an immersive experience where memory can be both seen and felt. I inv
 ite viewers to step into the work and connect with something familiar&mdas
 h\;whether<br />remembered or newly discovered.</p>\n<p><img src="https://
 static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/broward/Broward_County_Logo.png"
  width="99" height="53" /><img src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-im
 ages/editor/broward/Friends_WR_2026_Logo_Redo_from_upsize_w_new_palm-v3.pn
 g" width="136" height="48" /></p>\n<p style="text-align: center\;"><strong
 >A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners</strong></p
 >\nhttps://broward.libnet.info/event/16628109
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