Gimistory began with the vision of Dr. Henry Muttoo, whose creativity helped establish the festival as a bold and distinctly Caribbean celebration of storytelling. As its founding Artistic Director, he understood that storytelling could live far beyond the spoken word and that it could be seen, felt, imagined, and experienced.

His artistic work gave Gimistory a visual world of its own, drawing inspiration from Caribbean culture, everyday life, and the imaginative possibilities within a good story. His designs became part of the fabric of the festival, creating an identity that audiences could recognize and connect with.

What makes Muttoo’s contribution particularly significant is the way he bridged heritage and contemporary creativity. His work invited audiences to look at familiar stories and cultural traditions differently, while creating a foundation that subsequent artists and storytellers could build upon.

For Gimistory, his artwork is more than archival material – it is part of the festival’s living history. The visual language he established continues to inspire how we think about storytelling, creativity, and the ways Caribbean stories can be shared with audiences at home and around the world.