“On Our Block,” by Jawara Alleyne and Josh Pearl, symbolizes a cultural statement. Set during Cayman Art Week 2024, it comprises fashion exhibits, student tours, talks, workshops, and sales. This event aims to spotlight Caymanian streetwear evolution, promote diverse talent, preserve local culture, celebrate global success, and enhance the creative industry. Supported by a grant, it seeks to advance streetwear design professionally in the Cayman Islands after a successful showcase during Cayman Art Week 2023.

“On Our Block” will run for three to four consecutive days during Cayman Art Week 2024, in a culmination of immersive fashion exhibits, student tours, a fashion showcase, educational panel talks, a pop-up innovation hub for local creatives, workshops, and retail sales, setting out to demonstrate the evolution of the next generation of Caymanian fashion design in the context of streetwear fashion.

This project aims to develop a program that identifies and promotes diverse creative talent, preserves Caymanian culture through authentic storytelling, celebrates global success of Caymanian talent, inspires future generations, and strengthens the creative and cultural industries.