We sat down with this month’s cover star, Adonis Bahamas, to talk about the journey behind the work. Grounded in Long Island and guided by faith, patience, and quiet persistence, she shares her thoughts on beauty, creativity, and the legacy she’s building.
When people hear Adonis Bahamas, what do you want them to feel?
“Grounded. Curious. Connected.”
What don’t people see about your journey?
“The patience. The failures. The push daily just so I don’t give up . The quiet persistence.”
Who is Nikita when the studio is quiet?
“When the studio falls silent, I am still becoming. I am a woman shaped by life’s ropes calm in spirit, restless in motion. I am first a mother to two beautiful children, a steady partner, and a soul always seeking the Lord for direction, grace, and clarity along the way.”
How did Long Island shape your view of beauty?
“Beauty is simplicity, texture, and truth not excess.”
What does resin and sand let you express?
“Depth, memory, and time.”
How do you handle pieces that don’t turn out as planned?
“I learn from them. Sometimes they teach me more than the successful ones.”
What does success look like today?
“Sustainability, creative freedom, and cultural integrity.”
What does the world get wrong about Bahamian art?
“The world often sees Bahamian art as decorative or tropical, but it’s much deeper than that. It carries history, resilience, spirituality, and lived experience,it’s about storytelling, identity, and truth rooted in our culture.”
If your younger self saw this, what would she say?
“Keep going you trusted yourself.”
What do you want Adonis Bahamas to stand for?
“Legacy, authenticity, and evolution.”
What message do you have for young Bahamian creatives, especially girls?
“Your voice matters. Your island doesn’t limit you. Dream big, but stay rooted.”
