The Wireman Initiative: Preserving The Craft Behind The Mas
Dave Cooper, Founder of the Wireman Initiative, joins the programme to discuss the vision and purpose behind this emerging platform dedicated to recognising and supporting wire benders within Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival ecosystem.
He explains how the initiative seeks to highlight the skill, creativity and cultural importance of wiremen, whose work forms the structural foundation of masquerade.
Dave Cooper also outlines how the initiative hopes to contribute to the long-term sustainability of wire bending and ensure that this specialised artform continues to thrive for future generations.
