Riva Nyri Precil

Riva Nyri Precil is a Haïtian multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn New York. After receiving a degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans Riva began a dynamic career that includes work as an author, a visual artist and jewelry maker, a musician, and dancer. Her work creates connections that not only honors Haitian traditions, but presents them as relevant today. Her Altar Art and Wearable Altar projects position these customs as necessary practices for contemporary living. Riva’s practice is about elevating and preserving Caribbean culture, promoting wellness, facilitating healing, and offering ways to engage spirituality through her music and dance therapy.