"To amplify the soul of the Caribbean—uplifting the lore and the heritage of our people, and revealing the Divine Spark that has always lit our shores."
Cameron, Douglas Jr
The Soul: The Duppy on Her Shoulder Fine Art Series.
The Spirit: Digital Provenance (Certificates of Cultural Ownership)..
The Compass: The 14-Year Origin (Community Foundations).
The Armor: Apparel & Lifestyle (Franchise Integration)
The Horizon: The Artist-Owner Vision (The Legacy Model).
The Body: The Heritage Foundry (Master Craftsmanship).
The Voice: Cinematic Lore (Global Animated Franchise)
In 2012, Open Canvas was born of a simple desire: to see our local creators shine. Over the last 14 years, a greater vision took hold. Our artists deserve a subject that is glorified on the global stage—a subject that allows them to turn their heritage into a sustainable, honest living. The Duppy Project is the infrastructure for that dream. Founded by local entrepreneur and artist Cameron, Douglas Jr, this project honors our past to build a future where Caribbean creativity is the world's standard.
Beyond the canvas lies a living universe. The Duppy Project is currently in development as a high-fidelity animated series, designed to introduce Caribbean lore to the global stage. This is not a 'cartoon'; it is a cinematic exploration of our history, reimagined through a magical-mythical lens for platforms like Netflix, Disney, and Hulu.
Every woman carries a silent weight—the responsibility of family, culture, and the internal tug-of-war between the choices that define us. The 'Duppy on Her Shoulder' series honors the Good Duppy, the ancestral guide who sits beside the shadow. By turning toward the light, she claims her own empowerment.
Limited to a foundational series of seven, these paintings are the seed capital for the Duppy Universe. Each is irreproducible, featuring time-stamped Cayman Compass newsprints integrated directly into the canvas. Once the newsprint is out of print, the DNA of the painting is locked forever. Numbered 1 of 7—each a unique exploration of style, from palette-knife abstraction to the divine detail of the Seraphim.
The Foundry is where our history meets its future. It is a physical incubator where local artists master ancestral wood-carving and clay-molding alongside 3D printing and design animation. We are building the tools to export the beauty of Caribbean culture to the world, ensuring the value remains exactly where it belongs: in the hands of the creators.
The Veil is lifting. Follow the journey on Instagram: @TheDuppyProject