Brushstroke a Route Through Seychellois Art

The Seychelles has long been a muse for artists, its emerald peaks, turquoise seas and vibrant island life inspiring brushstrokes, carvings, and textiles that echo the spirit of the archipelago. Art here is more than decoration, it is heritage, storytelling, and memory, passed down through generations and celebrated in many different forms. From early artisans who worked with wood, stone and natural pigments to today’s contemporary masters, Seychellois art continues to reflect the islands’ unique identity, shaped by nature, culture, and community.

At Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, this living heritage surrounds guests at every turn. The reception and many of the villas are adorned with works by Michael Adams, often regarded as the father of modern Seychellois art. His paintings, alive with colour and movement, capture the landscapes, characters and humour of island life with a rare vibrancy. To stay among his works is to step into a visual diary of the Seychelles, each canvas a story, each detail a memory. Visitors keen to see more of his artistry can journey to his gallery in Anse aux Poules Bleues, Mahé, where his studio and home are open to those wanting a deeper encounter with his work.

Equally compelling is the art of George Camille, one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Known for his versatility, Camille works across etchings, watercolours, pencil and pastel drawings, embossed copper, collages and objets trouvés. Whatever the medium, his pieces always capture the colour, rhythm and spirit of Creole life, translating the everyday into art that feels both intimate and universal. His flagship gallery, Kaz Zanana in Victoria, and his Galerie Georges Camille in Eden Plaza are vibrant hubs where visitors can explore the full spectrum of his creativity.

Beyond this, Tom Bowers, a sculptor and painter renowned for his bold and imaginative approach, welcomes guests to his gallery at Anse a la Mouche on Mahé. His work reinterprets the Seychelles’ landscapes, traditions, and cultural rhythms in striking new forms, offering yet another lens through which to experience the islands.

Scattered across Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, smaller galleries and studios continue the story, showcasing Seychellois talent in paintings, batiks, carvings and contemporary installations. Together, these collections form a living portfolio, postcards from paradise expressed in brushstrokes, textures, colours and forms. They offer not only a glimpse into the islands’ past and present but also a reminder that in Seychelles, art is a way of life, carrying the soul and heritage of the nation forward for generations to come.

For guests eager to experience this vibrant art scene first-hand, visits to these galleries can be arranged seamlessly through the Resort’s concierge, offering a chance to step inside the studios of Seychelles’ most celebrated artists and take home a true piece of island heritage.