KARLDOYLE
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Creative professional from Trinidad and Tobago who uses art and music for social change.
- 20+ years progressive experience as a collaborative developer and project-lead in various arts & culture related initiatives with volunteer youth, cultural, community and religious organisations.
- Visual Artist, Musician, and Graphics Designer
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EXHIBITIONS
January 2024
New Beginnings – ASTT January Members’ Exhibition 2024
Group exhibition – curated and hosted by the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: The Art Society of Trinidad and Toabgo (ASTT), Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
November 2023
Small Works: 12x 12x 12
Group exhibition – curated by Gregory Williams, hosted by Art Lime Gallery
Venue: Art Lime Gallery, La Puerta, Diego Martin, Trinidad
ASTT November Members’ Exhibition 2023
Group exhibition – curated and hosted by the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: The Art Society of Trinidad and Toabgo (ASTT), Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
Mama – An Exhibition of Art of the Cathedral (in commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trinidad) – Tobago
Group exhibition – curated by Patrick Roberts, hosted by The Holy Trinity Cathedral
Venue: Tobago Library Services, Scarborough Tobago
Mama – An Exhibition of Art of the Cathedral (in commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Trinidad) – Trinidad
Group exhibition – curated by Patrick Roberts, hosted by The Holy Trinity Cathedral
Venue: Old Fire Station Conference Centre, POS, Trinidad
September 2023
Parttime Passion: Longtime Love – a solo exhibition by Karl Doyle
Solo exhibition, self managed/self-curated
Venue: Queen’s Royal College Hall, Port of Spain, Trinidad
August 2023
Burn from the Inside
Group exhibition – curated by THINKARTWORKTT, in collaboration with Ballet Black UK, and the British High Commission
Venue: THINKARTWORKTT Studio, POS, Trinidad
May 2023
CONNEXIONS: Caribbean Xennial Evangelicals’ Perspectives on Societal Development
(MA Cultural Studies examination)
Venue: Westside Community Church, Woodbrook, POS, Trinidad
September 2019
Still there is Life (Group exhibition with Antonio Figuero, Karl Doyle, Jackie Hinkson, and Sundiata)
Venue: 101 Art Gallery, Newtown, POS, Trinidad
August 2018
Positively Abstract
Group exhibition curated by Neala Luna,
Venue: The GD Gallery, Hilda Lazzari Terrace, San Fernando
March 2017
CONNEXIONS (self-managed group exhibition)
Venue: ASTT Gallery, Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
June 2016
Integration through Art (GalleryTT group exhibition)
Venue: ASTT Gallery, Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
May 2016
Traditions of Trinidad & Tobago (ASTT group exhibition)
Venue: ASTT Gallery, Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
November 2014
ASTT November Members’ Exhibition 2014
Group exhibition – curated and hosted by the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: The Art Society of Trinidad and Toabgo (ASTT), Federation Park, POS, Trinidad
October 2006
Music, Film, Art, Poetry (self managed group exhibition)
Venue: Queen’s Royal College, St. Clair, POS, Trinidad
May 2006
Change 06
UWI 2006 Undergraduate final year group exhibition
Venue: National Museum, POS, Trinidad
September 2004
The Shape of Life (with Astar Bishop)
Venue: Art Creators, St. Anns, Trinidad
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PROJECTS
June 2012 – August 2012
Jazz Quarters – The Headquarters for Jazz in Trinidad and Tobago
Conceptualised, produced and hosted a live music concert series that served as a platform for musicians, the audience and the new leaders of the local music industry in Trinidad and Tobago to meet, network, and create opportunities. Nine (9) artistes/groups were featured: Anthony Woodroffe Jr.; Mikhail Salcedo; Dean Williams; Modupe Onilu & Dayo Bejide Musiq; Jesse Ryan; Ernesto Garvia; John John; Antonio Mitchell; and Blue Culture
Jan 2010 – August 2011
Jazz & Fusion Tuesdays at La Casa de Ibiza
Produced and hosted weekly, live Jazz music performances for La Casa de Ibiza Lounge, Woodbrook, Trinidad. The event became a regular spot for seasoned lovers of the genre and also introduced the sound to new listeners, who simply enjoyed sharing a space with, “a number of musicians who need[ed] to keep working at their craft, and more importantly, need[ed] to be seen and heard outside of the atmosphere of a crowded “Greens” or some jazz festival” (Campbell 2010)
August 2007 – March 2008
Blue Culture: The Band – The Launch – The Event (EP album and Concert)
Performed duties as Executive Producer for Blue Culture’s debut album, recorded at Alice Yard, Woodbrook, Trinidad, and Event Manager for the album launch held at the Diego Martin Pan Institute on 29 March 2008.
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EDUCATION
2022 to present
Leadership Certificate in Arts Management | University of Massachusetts Amherst, US (Courses: Creative Economy & Placemaking; Cultural Policy & Advocacy; Cultural Equity in the Arts)
(awaiting final examination)
Master of Arts, Cultural Studies Practice-based research (visual art) | University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, TT
2010
Postgraduate Dip., Arts and Cultural Enterprise Management | UWI
2006
Bachelor of Arts – Special, Visual Arts | UWI
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EMPLOYMENT
January 2013 to Present
Graphics Artist, Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA)
October 2011 to December 2012
Graphics Artist, National Training Agency (NTA)
March 2010 to September 2011
Production Assistant; Graphics Artist, Gayelle Ltd.
October 2006 to April 2008
Graphics Artist, Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education (MSTTE)
Shaped by a passion for the arts that was nurtured during his formative years, Karl’s artistic expression is focused on community engagement and social impact.
Born on September 22, 1983, in Trinidad and Tobago, Karl’s artistic journey was shaped by a passion for the arts nurtured during his formative years at Queen’s Royal College (QRC), where he first established his creative skills and love for the arts.Artistically versatile, Karl creates captivating compositions using various media, including acrylic paint, oil pastels, and graphite. His artistic repertoire is enriched with rhythmic dynamism as a drummer. His diverse talents also extend to self-taught graphic design, photography, and videography, skills honed during his full-time engagement in graphics design since 2006.
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Karl Doyle is a creative professional from Trinidad and Tobago who uses art and music for social change.
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