Undoubtedly blessed with the ultimate trifecta: warm sun, golden sand, and endless turquoise sea, the Bahamas is also known for its thriving arts and culture scene. The artist-run Current Gallery and Arts Center inside the luxury Baha Mar complex is tapped into the community; while the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, set in the historic Villa Doyle, offers special exhibitions that have included John Cox, Brent Malone, and Amos Ferguson. But that’s not all: an established and emerging crop of female Bahamian artists are paying homage to their mostly African culture (combined with American and British influences) by exploring their roots and identity. We take a look below.