Suritah Teresa Wignall is an Afro-Caribbean Canadian artist, writer, and storyteller whose vibrant, light-filled paintings celebrate African beauty, strength, and heritage. Inspired by global Black aesthetics and cultural expression, her work aims to reflect inner and outer beauty within the African diaspora.
Her art has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Canada, the United States, and Europe, including YUMART Gallery, The AGO and The Museum. Suritah’s portraits have appeared in the TV pilot of Trey Anthony’s Da Kink in My Hair, Ryerson University, YMCA, and in the dressing rooms of artists such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Maxwell, and Alicia Keys. Collectors include Vanessa L. Williams, D’bi Young, and Erykah Badu.
She has designed album and book covers, and her community-based arts projects have received support from OAC, CAC, and TAC. Suritah is a University of Toronto Dr. Paul Garfinkle Award recipient and currently studies at an Atelier for classical painting in Hamilton
“The Sync Reignite Residency has been an incredible experience that guided me through the search for—and the bringing out of—my Inner Hero. The questions we explored, the meetings we shared, and the thoughtful facilitation all played a meaningful role in shaping the direction of my project. This residency has inspired me to continue pursuing research, exploration, and creative growth. I especially valued learning more about my lineage through history and mythology, as well as the chance to connect with extraordinary artists and witness their creative perspectives. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.”
