About Nathaniel
Born in Manchester, England in the mid 80's to Caribbean parents born in both Jamaica and St. Kitts and Nevis I grew up in a household heavily influenced by West Indian culture filled with reggae, soca, dancehall and the rich aromas that come with Caribbean cuisine. Later on in my childhood I was exposed to hip hop by way of my older sister...
Artist Statement
Nathaniel Lloyd Richards
“You’re doing a really good ting Nay-tan.” Words from my 92 year old Jamaican grandma after I interviewed her for my visual poetry/mini documentary film based on my poem ‘Ode To Black Women.’ That enduring accent still thick and intact after 62 years of living in the UK, a true reflection of my Grandmothers strength, pride and resilience. It resonates through my creative endeavors and is a trait I hope to continue to apply to the creation of my art.
