GUYANA’s creative arts industry is so flooded with exceptional talent that one ought to be proud. The young people especially have been dominating this industry with their 21st-century creative eyes and minds that they have developed.
Today’s personality is an 18-year-old girl who uses her social media platforms to share her art pieces, along with motivational messages for her followers. With over 10,000 people following her work, Kasy Sookram uses this influence for the greater good.
She was born in Guyana, lived in St. Lucia for a few years, and returned home in her teens.
Kasy said that she realised her artistic ability at a very young age, but it was only in 2017 that she realised what she was actually capable of.
“In the summer of 2017, I saw the music video for ‘Can’t fight the feeling’ by Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar, and that gave me the inspirational push to start over. I say start over because I’ve been drawing and writing for as long as I could remember and after seeing that video, I was ready to start taking art seriously and hopefully go into animation or creating comic books. I have always had a love for art, by the 2017 awakening lead to me launching Kc&Company in January of 2018,” the young woman shared.
Kc&Company, she said, was named after her, and the word ‘Company’ came from all the people who have supported her.
“I believe that if it wasn’t for the persons who constantly reminded me of how good I was and how great I’ve become, I would not have been here. If it weren’t for the people who first insisted on buying my work and those who share it and told people about it, there would be no Kc&Company. It was and still is a team effort and for that, I’m forever grateful. That’s why I try to cater for everyone’s budget, giving a variety of options and price ranges as well as payment plans,” Kasey said.
Aside from the business aspect of her talent, she said she is passionate about helping people in any way possible. This is why she uses her platform to spread a little joy.
“I just know that I want to be a voice for the voiceless and be able to help those in need. I have tried to get into the volunteer work in Africa, but I figured I’d start small in my own little platform where I can attend university while sharing positive and life-changing messages under my art posts. I’ve had numerous people over the years tell me how much I’ve helped them conquer a hard time in their lives and for that I’m extremely grateful,” the artist said.
She aspires to have her work published on or in books, as well as on walls and buildings along the streets. Additionally, Kasy said she would like to get professionally into animation and create comic books or mangas, “until then, I’m bettering my drawing skills every day and gathering ideas for new projects,” she added.
“My message to anyone who is in or trying to get into the art field is don’t ever doubt yourself. It’s the worst thing you can do and it’ll lead you nowhere. As someone who is completely self –taught, the lesson that I found to be repetitive was, if you master patience and discipline, you can go far. Always remember that and no one will be able to stop you,” Kasy said.
