VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS MARCH 2023

VISUAL ARTS BARBADOS

Cover fine art photography Neil Gibbs

Welcome to Barbados Monthly Arts Events Magazine

Thirteen years of the publication

All issues

https://issuu.com/corriescott

This is a completely free magazine created out of the need to inform so that we can get to exhibitions, artist talks, workshops and more, rather than hearing about events after they have taken place.

I encourage anyone with a visual arts event to get in contact with me at corriescott@gmail.com and I will add a free page for your exhibition, classes, workshops, talks etc.

Let’s get the arts out there!

Please, pass this magazine on to others and so help the creative side of Barbados get all the exposure possible.

Corrie Scott Publisher

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The Barbados Arts Events page was created to promote the Visual Arts Events in Barbados and artists whether exhibiting here in island or overseas. The focus is on the events for the fine arts, encompassing art, photography, sculpture and installations, gallery receptions, exhibitions, talks, interviews, workshops, publications, studios, residencies. I will also post visual art collaborations with writers, theatre, dance, videos, music and creatives but it has to encompass the visual arts/artists to be posted on this page.

I started this page because I felt that the visual arts were not getting much needed exposure to expose the talent in Barbados and around the world. I wish I could encompass all the creative arts as there is so much happening on this tiny wonderful island of ours but I am a one woman band doing this free. Over the years this page has become a support for all creative events in Barbados and I was happy for this but realised that it was diluting the fine arts section which it is meant to focus on.

I need to bring the focus back in these group pages to the visual arts.

Thank you for understanding.

Corrie Scott

Friday Feb 24th, Heroes Square, in front of the Barbados Parliament Buildings.

The NAG, a protest piece by artist Heather-Dawn Scott was installed on the plinth in Heroes Square in front of the Parliament of Barbados.

The ‘NAG’ is on the plinth. With banners “THE ART IS OURS”.

The NAG depicts our NAG (National Art Gallery) in dire straits. Still not open. We need our art collection to be in the public eye and not in continuous storage. Go see it and take take pictures and selfies and post them in social media in support of trying to get the Barbados National Art Gallery on its feet. Help the NAG get in its feet.

Please join the discussion on this link.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Concernedcre ativecitizens/permalink/5929495643810352/

Heather-Dawn Scott wasin the heart of Bridgetown, near the Parliament Buildings Friday 24th, from 8pm till 9.30pm with a piece depicting our NAG (National Art Gallery) in dire straits .

All support for this latest protest piece is welcome.

And just to clarify a nag is an old useless horse.

NAG OUTING

“We are in dire need of a Barbados National Art Gallery (BNAG), a place to share ideas and discuss who we are and what directions we can carve out for ourselves.

Our sad, old NAG was feeling shattered and forgotten at being locked away and ignored for so long so we took him on a day out to visit his favourite haunts and to make some new friends. Then we locked him back up in the dark again.”

- Heather-Dawn Scott.

If you wish to comment or discuss on this please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/Concernedcreativecitizens/permalink/5910405189052731/

THE CREATION OF THE NAG PROTEST PIECE

by Heather-Dawn Scott

Artists Alliance Barbados presents ‘The Resilience of Afrikan Values, One People’ exhibition.

Hosted by the Embassy of Argentina.

Curated by Walter Bailey

OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday March 3rd, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Exhibition closes Friday April 14th, 2023

VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT

Call: 537-1800/4

Monday- Friday. 10am-2pm

Sheena Rose’s solo exhibition “Earth Black Lipstick” will be on view from February 25 to April 1, 2023, at the Johansson Projects Gallery

(located at 2300 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California), USA.

A reception will take place on March 3, from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

Johansson Projects presents Earth Black Lipstick, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Barbados-based artist Sheena Rose. The exhibition runs from February 25 – April 1, 2023 with an artist reception on Friday, March 3, 5- 8pm. Natasha Becker, Curator of African Art from the deYoung Museum, San Francisco writes:

Combining representation, abstraction, and bracing color, Sheena Rose captures the lost art of leisure. Her paintings depict Black bodies in slow motion: playing tennis or pool, lounging around having drinks or perhaps grooving to music. Proper leisure time is what nourishes the human spirit.

In America, sites of leisure for Black people have more often than not been inaccessible and racially charged. While Rose’s treatment of color and flatness of paint capture one’s attention, it is the content of her work that invites further thought: What does it mean for Black bodies to experience leisure when to be Black in America is to live through a continuous cycle of grind culture, protest, survival, and exhaustion?

Art history abounds with representations of people in states of leisure across space, time, and place. For instance, in modern Western society, scenes of people enjoying free time were a favorite subject of Impressionist and PostImpressionist painters such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, George Seurat, Auguste Renoir, and so on. Leisure activities -swimming, reading, walks in the park- were divided along race, class, and gender lines. It was really only the upper and bourgeois classes who had access to free time and leisure activities. None of these iconic examples from the history of Western art depict Black people in repose.

Rose’s relaxed figures challenge centuries of demands for Black labor and instead, finds empowerment through leisure. Her vivid scenes, meticulously rendered in paint, invite joyful, playful, envious, and optimistic ways of seeing Black bodies. Conceptually, she shows that her subjects can do more in art and life than signify struggle. Instead, the artist represents Black bodies in vignettes and non-linear narratives. Her subjects are in conversation or engaged in leisure. Their active recreation celebrates the joy of mental and physical prowess. Beauty, indoors and outside, gives pleasure and relaxation. Her paintings exist in the world and are distinguished and exceptional for the tender intimacy and emotional depths they impart.

Sheena Rose often cites Monserrat-based author Yvonne Weeks’ book of poetry “Nomad” as a source of inspiration for her work. Week’s poetry is described as speaking to the “worlds we conjure and the inner world of the eternal wanderer.” I think, however, that Sheena Rose lives within her own rich interior and vibrant exterior world which enables and empowers her to reflect on her past and imagine her future.

For all inquiries, contact Johansson Projects at 510-444-9140 or info@johanssonprojects.com

For more information, see https://johanssonprojects.com/exhibition/sheena-rose/ and https://www.sheenaroseart.com/

RAYMOND MAUGHAN

Annalee Davis soon to be exhibiting in ‘Spirit of the Land’ at the Nasher Museum of Art in the USA. ………………..

*From A Garden of Hope* is a collective of 30 drawings that are part of a small herbarium of plants I have collected from @walkersreservebarbados, pressed and drawn as a gesture of care through careful observation or ‘inner seeing’ as opposed to the a history of ‘overseeing’.

Twenty of these drawings are making their way to the @nashermuseum today for the upcoming Spirit in the Land exhibition curated by @toschoon

The show opens February 16 and includes 30 artists from North America and the Caribbean. It explores how our identities and natural environments are deeply interconnected.”

-Annalee Davis

Artists Studio Tours Barbados official launch of the 2023 Artists Studio Tours Barbados.

Artists participating Jeena Chatrani, Princess Bilinda Johnson, Heidi Berger, Julia Seymour, Jan Kevan Marcelo, Adriana

Seymour, Sian Pampellonne, Alison chapman-Andrews, Ann Rudder, Julianne Gill, Mario Holder, Lorna Wilson, Lois Crawford, Juliana Inniss, Gail Riley, Shaquille Hewitt, Laura Ward, Reginald Gill, Oneka Small, Kenneth Blackman, Maria Stanford, Margaret Herbert, Yasmin Vizcarrondo, Cathy Alkins, Hilary Armstrong, Margaret Rodriguez, Martina Pile, Tracey Williams, Steve Winsborough, Chris Inniss, Nicole Batson, Christopher Chandler, Cathy Cummins, Maureen Tracey

https://www.facebook.com/artiststudiotoursbarbados

https://www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com

Artists Studio Tours Barbados.

Over 30 artists, sculptors, ceramicists and potters are opening their studios.

March 11th and 12th, 11am-4pm

Map here with all the studios with artist’s names and contact information. Interactive map QR code.

Bios and information on each participant been added in the comments section of this post.

www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com

2023 BARBADOS STUDIO TOURS ARTISTS

MARCH 11 - 12 / 11:00AM - 4:00PM

https://www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com

On two weekends in February and March, 2023, participating ASTB artists open their studios to the public for “show and tell”, and potentially, sales.

Art lovers, both local and international, are provided with an informative brochure of the event (including a map to all the studios) in order to visit the studios either independently or with a guided tour and to interact with the artist. The tour is a great way to become known in your community and further afield. The goal of ASTB is to show exciting, diverse artwork to inspire appreciation and recognition of Barbadian art and craft. By opening our working studios to the public, we provide an opportunity for direct sales (no commission fees), education and enjoyment.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ENQUIRIES TO THE ARTISTS DIRECTLY via the link to the website posted above

Artists work all year round and would be delighted to hear from you anytime, not just on studio tour days.

If you see something you like, if you’d like to commission a piece — don’t hesitate to contact the artist.

Artists Studio Tours Barbados.

Feb 11th-12th, 11am - 4pm

March 11th-12th, 11am - 4pm

https://www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com/ .

There is an interactive map on the website which will give you directions to the various studios.

WHAT IS ARTIST’ STUDIO TOURS BARBADOS (ASTB)?

On two weekends in February and March, 2023, participating ASTB artists open their studios to the public for “show and tell”, and potentially, sales. Art lovers, both local and international, are provided with an informative brochure of the event (including a map to all the studios) in order to visit the studios either independently or with a guided tour and to interact with the artist. The tour is a great way to become known in your community and further afield. The goal of ASTB is to show exciting, diverse artwork to inspire appreciation and recognition of Barbadian art and craft. By opening our working studios to the public, we provide an opportunity for direct sales (no commission fees), education and enjoyment.

Discover Barbados, discover art.

www.artistsstudiotoursbarbados.com

Facebook: @artistsstudiotoursbarbados

Instagram: @artistsstudiotoursbarbados

Faire Monde(s) & ICF present Hold the Door

A conversation with artists and curators about making space to collectively imagine Caribbean representation in mega exhibitions

Our own Versia Harris and Allison Thompson participating.

“Faire Monde(s) in collaboration with ICF has invited a group of distinguished artists and curators to talk about their recent participation in the 2022 Biennale de Venezia and documenta 15. Both events, which take place in Europe and have long histories of shaping international discourses on contemporary art, attempted in 2022 to rethink and reconfigure ‘traditional’ templates of exhibition making. The participating speakers will share their experiences of the Venice Biennale and documenta, and reflect on strategies or possibilities for Caribbean participation in these arenas.”

Registration https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faire-mondes-icf-present-hold-the-door-tickets-54098 1679767

The National Cultural Foundation presents ‘A Seat at the Table’ at Queens Park Gallery

Wednesday, March 8th - Saturday, April 8th

Exhibition opens 10am -6pm daily

For more information, please contact Curator Oneka Small at 427-2345 / 233-0982 or email oneka-small@ncf.bb

International Women's Day National Cultural Foundation www.ncf.bb

Opening night reception of Ras Daniel’s exhibition “The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937” at NCF Queen’s Park Gallery. The free exhibition is open to the public. Monday to Saturday from 10am- 6pm. The current exhibition closes on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

“The National Cultural Foundation is lending support to artist, Daniel Alleyne well-known as Ras Daniel for his upcoming exhibition titled: The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937 being showcased at the Queen’s Park Gallery. The exhibition, which will open this Thursday, February 9 at 6 p.m., aims to reveal a sepulcher secret of Barbados history – that after abolition of slavery in 1834 social and economic conditions did not improve in the following 100 years, eventually fomenting the 1937 Riots.

As we celebrate African Awareness Month and delve into our past, there are two-and three-dimensional works, as well as installations utilising mix media and mundane materials to create this narrative. “The collection tells the tales of this dare nightmare of human suffering: hunger and attendant health conditions, horrific housing, child labour, rape, legal injustices and overall inhumanity,” Ras Daniel said.

The seasoned artist has been a part of several successful art exhibitions locally and regionally. Ras Daniel focuses on themes relating to slavery and Caribbean society, aiming to depict his stories through a combination of colour, texture, symbolism and found objects. His works are included in the Ras Ishi Collective Commission in Golden Square Freedom Park.

Other exhibitions he has participated in include: Roots and Branches, Crop Over Exhibition, Barbados Carifesta’s Team, Carifesta, Black History, Not For and Landscape. His art has been on display overseas in Tortola and Haiti. Ras Daniel holds a BFA from Barbados Community College (BCC) and continues his education through knowledge exchanges as both a resource and a participant. He is an art teacher/ tutor who continues to share, receive and give to his community.

The free exhibition is open to the public and all are invited. The galley opens Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The current exhibition closes on Thursday, March 2, 2023. (PR)” -National Cultural Foundation.

Photography by Heather-Dawn Scott and Norma Springer

Multiple links to opening reception, speeches, exhibition, images and videos of Ras Alleyne’s ‘The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937', which is currently being showcased at the Queen's Park Gallery until March 2, 2023.

At the opening of his exhibition, Ras Daniel explained the process and story behind his pieces featured in 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937', which is currently being showcased at the Queen's Park Gallery until March 2, 2023.

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A featured speaker at the opening of the 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937' by Ras Daniel at the Queen's Park Gallery, Historian Professor Pedro Welch shared insight into the historical context behind the exhibition. https://fb.watch/iVYXm6r7eY/ ——————————————————

At the launch event for 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937', Oneka Small, Curator at the NCF, congratulated Ras Daniel on his exhibition, while providing context to the works displayed under the theme.

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Flashing back to the opening of 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937 ' earlier this month where Andrea Wells, Chief Cultural Officer at the NCF, shared welcome remarks to special guests and attendees, highlighting that the NCF was pleased to host and support Ras Daniel's exhibition.

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Flashing back to the recent opening of 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937' by Ras Daniel at the Queen's Park Gallery.

Showcasing during African Awareness Month, the exhibition delves into our past, revealing that after the abolition of slavery in 1834 social and economic conditions did not improve in the following 100 years, eventually fomenting the 1937 Riots.

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Ras Daniel opened his exhibition entitled 'The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937'!

The exhibition, housed at the Queen's Park Gallery, aims to reveal a sepulchre secret of Barbados' history – that after the abolition of slavery in 1834 social and economic conditions did not improve in the following 100 years, eventually fomenting the 1937 Riots.

As we celebrate African Awareness Month and delve into our past, there are two-and threedimensional works, as well as installations utilising mixed media and mundane materials to create this narrative.

“The collection tells the tales of this dare nightmare of human suffering: hunger and attendant health conditions, horrific housing, child labour, rape, legal injustices and overall inhumanity,” Ras Daniel said.

The seasoned artist has been a part of several successful art exhibitions locally and regionally. Ras Daniel focuses on themes relating to slavery and Caribbean society, aiming to depict his stories through a combination of colour, texture, symbolism and found objects. His works are included in the Ras Ishi Collective Commission in Golden Square Freedom Park. Ras Daniel holds a BFA from the Barbados Community College (BCC) and continues his education through knowledge exchanges, both as a resource and a participant. He is an art teacher/ tutor who continues to share, receive, and give to his community.

https://www.facebook.com/368549423167996/posts/5977054032317479/

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The NCF is pleased to lend support to artist, Daniel Alleyne, well-known as Ras Daniel, for his exhibition titled: The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937, at the Queen’s Park Gallery!

https://fb.watch/iVZg0mV-Bc/

Come out and support this free exhibition which will be showcased until Thursday, March 2, 2023.

The free exhibition is open to the public, and all are invited. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the current exhibition closes on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Annalee Davis at the Sharjah Biennale in ‘Pray to Flowers–A Plot of Disalienation' which opens today, February 7th as part of the Sharjah Art Foundation #SB15. in the United Arab Emirates.

‘Pray to Flowers–A Plot of Disalienation' opens today, February 7th as part of the Sharjah Art Foundation #SB15.

“These contour lines have shaped my life at Walkers Dairy in St. George, Barbados, grounding the work in the history of plantation society in Barbados. This is the land I walk in an attempt to understand its multilayered stories through a process of inner seeing rather than one of overseeing.l

-Annalee Davis

Photo credit: Shanavas Jamaluddin. Courtesy Sharjah Art Foundation.

“Pray to Flowers – A Plot of Disalienation (2023), is a site-specific installation involving the steady transformation of the Bait Al Hurma [Women’s House in vernacular Emirati] courtyard into a sanctuary. The on-site living apothecary has been grown in collaboration with visual artist and researcher Yoeri Guépin, local gardeners, and the Sharjah municipality, with a view toward longerterm sustainability beyond the biennial.

The attached interior space features a suite of embroidered works mirroring the densely layered garden, a soundtrack of spoken words, titled A Blessing for Disalienation; a seed repository gifted to the public for growing gardens, a collection of reading material, and tea service for serving (bush) tea. A series of beds wind throughout the courtyard where the flowering and medicinal plants grown from seed are harvested for (bush) tea services for visitors.

The work references marginal lands given to enslaved people to sustain themselves, becoming sites of resistance within the plantation system. This plot thus acknowledges the regenerative potential of the biosphere and its inherent capacity for healing at the agricultural, botanical and psycho-spiritual levels. The work suggests future strategies for repair and thriving while investigating the role of botanicals and living plots as sites of refusal, counter-knowledge, community and healing."

BARBADOS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The Barbados Photographic Society theme for December was ‘Celebration of Life’. The Barbados Photographic Society (BPS) is founded on an appreciation for and interest in photography.

Website

https://barphotosoc.wixsite.com/home Email. thebarbadosphotographicsociety@gmail.com

Our Facebook Group is open to everyone with an interest in photography! You are welcome to join, share your thoughts on photography, post your work, follow the work of our members and participate in our discussions https://www.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/

To see all images submitted please use hashtag bpstellastory

NEIL GIBBS

Residence and Shop - Rural Barbados.

Another example of a residence upstairs and a shop downstairs. Some things to note are: the 3 door shop entrance, the woodwork of the top gallery, the chimney for the kitchen in the back, and more intriguingly, the octagonal design on the second gable. Also, the fact that this structure has 4 gables,not a very common sight.”

-Mohammed Patel

“Around 1990, I visited a lovely woman, Carmen, in Treviso, Italy. She planned a lovely weekend staying in Sirmione on Lago di Garda. Sometimes the weather was very misty given that it was at the foot of the Alps...the north end of the lake was Switzerland!

We walked, went to parks, museums, and ruins, and had wonderful meals. I was enchanted by this scene and the mist at the top of the Cyprus trees so I shot a few frames with my 1950s Leica M3 and 50 mm collapsible F2 Summicron on Tri-X film. My only mistake was to have it processed before flying home...the negs were rather grainy. But I loved the photo.

Fast forward about 15 years to my early work with platinum-palladium printing. Sure, I could make contact prints from my camera original 8X10 and 5X7 negs but 35 mm is too small. The trick was to make enlarged negs because all these 19th century processes are mostly sensitive only to INTENSE UV radiation, not visible light. Hence they are "contact printing only" processes, requiring a negative as large as your intended print. In those says I wasn't too up on digital techniques and one either had to make an inter-positive THEN an enlarged negative (slow and tedious) OR use a "direct positive" working film. There were many available up to about 2000 but, with the advent of digital techniques both in graphic arts printing and photography, those films quickly disappeared from manufacturers' rosters. What DID remain was Xray duplicating film...a direct positive way to make duplicate Xray images for medical, legal, insurance, or travel purposes. So, if I enlarged a negative onto it, it gave me an enlarged negative! BUT, the exposure times were veeeeeeeeeery long so dodging and burning were quite tedious.

A friend gave me some Xray dupe film which they couldn't (legally) use because it was slightly outdated but still worked fine! I enlarged my 35 mm neg onto a sheet of this and, with both bleaching of shadows and intensifying of highlights (in the neg) I finally got an enlarged neg with enough density range to make a decent platinum-palladium print. IIRC, that is Cranes Platinotype paper coated with about a 3/4 to 1/4 Pd to Pt ratio, exposed with a newly (then) acquired NuArc plate burner and developed in warm Pot Ox.

I think this may be the last time I used photo film to make an enlarged neg because, soon after, I got a good scanner and printer and have been making digitally enlarged negs ever since, with all the amazing image control available that way. I guess this image has a certain nostalgia for me because of the time, place, and process.”

-Bob Kiss

My first five years in Venezuela, of a total of 38, were spent on a small farm, in the beautiful Venezuelan Andes. Every morning at 5am, I would bring the cows from the field for milking. In the predawn darkness, I saw lightning far down on the lowlands, nearly every day, and in the exact same direction. Little did I know that one day I would pioneer trips to take tourists to see the mysterious lightning. I went there more than 800 times. I'm proud to say that a Barbadian is probably the one who has photographed most lightning on our planet. Like six million other Venezuelans, I had to leave. Here I present to you my favourite image of one of the great loves of my life; the Catatumbo Lightning.

- Alan Highton

Bridgetown photo walk- Swan street. This artist drummed and chanted while we were there. I'm not sure of his connection to the store.

Gerry Gibbons

He owns the store and he is an Artiste for years. He is Rihanna uncle His name is Leroy and he goes by De Warrior his music on YouTube and he has social media pages.

“A thousand thoughts"

#bpsTellaStory

This was shot during lockdown. During a time when simply being outside was a luxury. A time that strained people's mental health. So to be able to sit outside in the sunshine, even just to calm a thousand thoughts, was bliss.

Rasheed Sabir

8 years ago today this was my view from my balcony. And my story. #bpstellastory Sat 18th 2015. Our whole house closed down on seaside. Mad waves. Salt thick in the air. Sand and sea on balcony! Moved furniture. Claire, houseguest, in downstairs apt even closer to the sea is now closed in except for one window open to photograph from as waves, salt, spray and sand even worse down there. Going to be a mess to clear up. But great for photographs.

- Corrie Scott

Sea egg fisherman, a dying breed. Tried to follow this fisherman as he was making his way to scramble into the sea by Ragged Point Lighthouse but there were just too many 'cobblers' to negotiate. These exceptional fishermen would enter the water by Ragged Point and collect sea eggs by diving without mask or flippers, only a maypole and net, and finally drag their haul of sea eggs onto the beach by Culpepper island. Here they would collect the leaves from the sea grape trees and form a cone to put the sea egg roe in before making their way to sell them at Skeete's Bay. This photo was taken years ago before the introduction of scuba gear that in my opinion had a significant impact on the sea egg population.

- Raymond Maughan

VEXX RED - by Ras Daniel, artist extraordinaire. VEXX

RED

At the opening of “The Retired Slave Apartheid 1937” exhibition of the highly acclaimed artist Ras Daniel on March 2nd, I had the privilege of interacting with the artist. The exhibition which runs until March 2nd at the Queens Park Gallery, features many multimedia works, utilizing elements of galvanize, barbed wire and wood to express the harsh reality of the lived experiences of the formerly enslaved up to the early 20 century. Among the other paintings still on display is VEXX RED, which is his interpretation and expression of the economic, societal and cultural influences that shaped the African descendants in Barbados and the region. Ras Daniel explained that the stainedglass windows depicted the historical influence of the Church. The outline of the windmill and the red, overlayered cutlass represented the ties of the people to sugar production. The deep and long-lasting scars of that experience are still visible in his depiction and while many families were able to own land and chattel houses, there was a bar across popular freedom of expression.

What a way to tellastory! Ras Daniel has done it well.

It’s 6 am and they want me to bathe in this cold water…...I did not eat breakfast as yet..…..and why all these people here…I not racing!!!! And worst yet, the photographer getting my bad side… Steups!!!!

Rasheda Anna – Rose Daniel

August 2022

Magnificent menacing raincloud that evening that came through the bay with gusty winds, thunder and lightning lasting for twenty minutes then went speeding away towards our neighbouring islands to the West

From my balcony

iPhone photography

Corrie Scott

Early morning in the bay as we wait for the sun to come over our way being as we are still in the shadow of the land.

Am so lucky to have this angle from my balcony which allows me to take photographs that show all of the paraphenalia a fisherman has in his boat. Casting net. Buoys. Oars. Sou’wester. Wood. Extra petrol. Pig tail bucket. Rope. Container with cover. Extender pole for his engine so he can stand on the wooden seats and see better for shoals of fish. Anchor. And that bleach container now made into a piece of equipment. I know not what he has in the small hold at the fore.

Island life. Batts Rock. Barbados

From my balcony

iPhone photography

Corrie Scott

TRICIA WATSON

AUDREY BRYAN

The Barbados Photographic Society already preparing for an exhibition at Queens Park Gallery in 2024.

There will also be an online virtual exhibition in 2023 celebrating the BPS’ 20th year.

‘20 YEARS OF LIGHT’ a Barbados Photographic Society exhibition

At Queen's Park Gallery

Show Dates: January 10th 2024 - February 3rd 2024

The Barbados Photographic Society is celebrating its 20th year with the physical exhibition 20 YEARS OF LIGHT' at the Queen's Park Gallery in association with the National Cultural Foundation.

20 YEARS OF LIGHT' will be an exhibition of curated photography from the talented members of the Barbados Photographic Society community. More information on the specifics of how to submit for consideration will be released in the coming months.

In anticipation for this exhibition, several workshops will be held to ensure that all those interested in submitting are prepared and understand the standard of work expected to be delivered to the gallery.

Email thebarbadosphotographysociety@gmail.com or gwalker.curate@gmail.com or Whatsapp 846-8115/ 232-1322 for any questions.

Barbados Photographic Society

Photography courtesy Audrey Bryan

EARTHWORKS POTTERY

Kaye Hall, the Barbados Museum and Historical Society’s education officer reviews fine art photographer Mario Porchetta’s book

‘Bridgetown Beat’. ……………………………..

“Bridgetown Beat by artist Mario Porchetta, is aesthetically remarkable. His art reveals the city of Bridgetown as a stage by establishing a dialogue between images and actions.”

Offering her review of this publication, BMHS Education Officer, Kaye Hall says “there’s something new to be experienced and gained each time the pages are opened for another intimate look at our living city.”

See what else she has to say about ‘Bridgetown Beat’ which is available for purchase at the Barbados Museum Shop.

For more information or to share your review on this book please contact Kaye Hall at 538-0201 or educate@barbmuse.org.bb

Members of the Board of the Barbados National Art Gallery were pleased to welcome the Minister with Responsibility for Culture in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, and Permanent Secretary (Culture) Mr. Hughland Allman, to tour the collection in storage, as well as discuss the potential next steps in the development of the Barbados National Art Gallery.

Here the group stands with a recent acquisition to the collection of the Barbados National Art Gallery “Paradise Kings" by Kraig Yearwood (2021).

This work was gifted by Artist Alliance Barbados, and was the recipient of a purchase prize for the Artist Alliance and The Embassy of Argentina in Barbados exhibition “Decoloniastion" (Nov 2021 Jan 2022).

The prize was funded by Adrian Elcock, Dr. Adrian Richards, Liz Riley, Oliver Jordan and Community Action NOW - funded by Jan and Peter Boos

Barbados National Art Gallery Featured Artist

Every other week, we highlight artwork from the Barbados National Art Gallery collection, alphabetically by the artist’s surname.

Arthur Atkinson "Untitled (Abstract)“ c. 1960s

Mixed Media 49.5 x 53cm

This untitled work represents a period of visual experimentation in the early career of Arthur Atkinson. His exploration of forms and media in this piece, some recognizable and some pure strokes of expression, speaks both to the symbolism within Surrealism, and the organic nature of Abstract Expressionism. The work was donated to the collection of the Barbados National Art Gallery by the late Mary Armstrong.

About the Artist

Arthur Atkinson (b. 1945) has lived and worked the majority of his life in Barbados except for five years in Grenada. Primarily working with paint on canvas, Atkinson has also created mix-media abstract works, as well as installation works, and has worked in graphic design and set design, including designing the first four issues of the Caribbean art publication Representing Artists (RA) in 1993-94. Although not undergoing formal tertiary level training, due to a lack of programmes in Barbados at the time, Atkinson did study with some of the island’s established artists, including Goldie Spieler in the 1970s. He has exhibited extensively both locally and internationally, his first exhibition being in 1969 at the Hilton-Banks Gallery, and he has produced over 12 solo exhibitions, including at Zemicon Gallery, Queens Park gallery (2005) and Bridgetown Gallery (2010, 2012), and over five joint exhibitions, including the recent Punch Creative Arena exhibition with Ewan Atkinson, Æ : Arthur and Ewan Atkinson, in 2017. He has also showcased in over 25 group exhibitions and Biennials. In 2008, Atkinson was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts and retrospective exhibition in the Barbados Central Bank Grand Salle. In addition to the Barbados National Art Gallery Collection, his work is held in the collection of the U.S Department of State. In an artist statement released for the exhibition Æ : Arthur and Ewan Atkinson, Atkinson stated: “I started exhibiting in 1968 and my subject matter has always been inspired by Barbados and things Bajan. The familiar. My experience. Though my paintings have been representational, they have not always been realistically depicted.”

Sources:

“Acquisitions 2001-2006” Catalogue by Allison Thompson and Therese Hadchity, National Art Gallery Committee, 2006

Barbadian Art Database, BMHS, 1994

“Art in Barbados: What Mirror Image?” Alissandra Cummins, Allison Thompson, Nick Whittle, 1999

“Artist Statement: Arthur Atkinson”, Æ : Arthur and Ewan Atkinson, Punch Creative Arena, 2017

The Barbados National Art Gallery collection.

“Every other week, we highlight artwork from the Barbados National Art Gallery collection, alphabetically by the artist’s surname.

Ewan Atkinson

"To Factory, Re: Storage”

2002

Mixed Media

122 x 143cm

“To: Factory, Re: Storage” is one of several works in Atkinson’s oeuvre that unpacks the role of education on imposing social hierarchies and parameters. The draw by numbers figures and other symbols of learning included in the panels of this work represent the often constricting boundaries of conformity and social acceptability that are imposed on children and that linger in the psyche well into adulthood. By including patterns originally seen in the design of Victorian era wall paper, there is a reference to the industrial era and its imperial focus as impacting the interpretation of these social constructs in a post/colonial Caribbean context. This work was exhibited in Atkinson’s solo show Personality Disorder Machine at Zemicon Gallery in 2002.

About the Artist

Ewan Atkinson was born in Barbados in 1975. He received a BFA from the Atlanta College of Art, and an MA in Cultural Studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. He has exhibited in local regional and international exhibitions, with two solo exhibitions in 2002 and 2007. Notable group exhibitions include Infinite Islands (2007), Rockstone and Bootheel (2009), the 2010 Liverpool Biennial, Wrestling with the Image (2011), the 12th Havana Biennial (2015), Caribbean Queer Visualities (2016 - 2017), 2nd Bienal Del Sur, Venezuela (2018), Arrivants (2019) and Relational Undercurrents (2018 – 2019). Atkinson is an art educator and programme coordinator in the Studio Art BFA programme at the Barbados Community College as well as co-founder of Punch Creative Arena, an independent curatorial initiative. His work has been featured in publications such as Small Axe, Art in the Caribbean: An Introduction, See Me Here: A Survey of Contemporary Self Portraits from the Caribbean, and Island Bodies: Transgressive Sexualities in The Caribbean Imagination. In addition to the Barbados National Art Gallery, Atkinson’s work is in the public collection of the US Department of State. “

- BNAG

Sources:

“Acquisitions 2001-2006” Catalogue by Allison Thompson and Therese Hadchity, National Art Gallery Committee, 2006

Artists Akilah Watts, Alanis Forde and Anna Gibson of A3 Design created a mural on the Lobby Level at Hilton Barbados Resort.

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“Hilton Barbados Resort is dedicated to preserving the culture and history of Barbados.

With its stunning mural, created by talented local artists, our resort offers a truly authentic experience.

We recognise the importance ensuring that everyone who stays and visits the resort has an authentic cultural experience. This, coupled with the conceptualization of the mural, ties hand-in-hand with the vision of our General Manager, Jacques Monteil, who fell in love with the culture and beauty of the island. Jacques commented that Barbados has so much to offer with its rich history, culture, and of course, its greatest resource, its people.

Russell Watson of the University of the West Indies, played an integral role in forging a partnership with three talented artists of the A3 Design Studio, named Akilah Watts, Alanis Forde and Anna Gibson, to create the mural on the Lobby Level.

The vision of A3 Design Studio - “offering quality service and artwork to the general public for the purpose of beautifying our communities and preserving our cultural history”. “

Congratulations to Alberta Whittle exhibiting in the UK Friends of the National Museum of Women in The Arts exhibition ‘Women to Watch’ at Christies.

“Absolutely thrilled to be included in @ukfriendsnmwa shortlist of "Women to Watch: New World" with the most incredible cohort of artists

- Alicia Reyes McNamara, Naomie Goudal and Tai Shani. ������

The exhibition opens today @christiesinc until 10th February.

Huge shout outs to the wonderful curators Irene Aristizabal and Virginia Treamor who gathered us together and big thank YOUs to Beth Colcocci, Mary Poelzlbauer and @themoderninstitute for all the support.”

-Alberta Whittle

Katherine Kennedy and Ada Patterson exhibiting in the exhibition ‘Here Comes the Sun’ at The SBC galerie d'art contemporain - Gallery of Contemporary Art.

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“The SBC galerie d'art contemporain - Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to present the exhibition Here Comes the Sun from January 27 to March 18, 2023. The exhibition, curated by Claudia Mattos, traces the origins of extractive tourism in the Caribbean through the eyes of four contemporary artists whose practices examine the colonial legacy of the region's agricultural plantations and service economies. The artists in this exhibition - Irene de Andrés, Katherine Kennedy, Joiri Minaya, and Ada M. Patterson - offer new points of entry into complex histories and struggles centered on the Caribbean imaginary and its commodification.

https://www.sbcgallery.ca/herecomesthesun

The first iteration of the exhibition, which ran from April 22 to August 20, 2022, was curated by Noor Alé for the Art Gallery of Burlington.”

From CAFA

“Join us in Barbados as we return live and in person from March 8 - 12, 2023 at Bagnall’s Point Gallery, Pelican Village Craft Centre, Bridgetown, Barbados. 45 artists and galleries representing 11 Caribbean nations, Ghana, Senegal, UK, and the USA will assemble in Barbados for the 13th Edition of CaFA Fair Barbados. Visit www.cafafair.com for an updated list of our 2023 participating artists, special exhibits, bios, and art images. Follow us on Caribbean.Global for links to live events, panel discussions, and artwork for

From the NCF.

“Several local artisans are honing their skills at our 10-day Master Class Workshops!

On Monday, January 30, the NCF team, led by Andrea Wells, Chief Cultural Officer, and Nyzinga Onifa, Programme Facilitator, welcomed the artisans to the opening of the interactive workshops in crochet and leather craft, taking place at The Bagnall's Point Gallery at Pelican Craft Centre.

Over the 10 days, participants will have the opportunity to fine-tune their skills as they gain additional knowledge and skills from Aliou Sylla, Master Tanner and Leather Maker; Lisle George Forde, Master Leather Maker and Stitcher; and Adama Diouf, Master Crochet Designer.

The leather craft workshop features both Aliou Sylla and Lisle George Forde. Aliou is a Senegalese master tanner, artisan of leather goods, and antique dealer who has over 30 years of experience and combines traditional and inherited generational knowledge and methods with new technologies in his production. While Lisle, a Barbadian, currently based in Los Angeles, has worked as a leather artisan for over 45 years. He takes pride in innovation, excellence in quality, and craftsmanship while paying attention to detail.

Taking the reigns on the crotchet workshop is Adama Diouf, an impeccable Senegalese crochet designer who reinvents crochet into a form of modern creativity by designing patterns and garments based on traditional fibre art techniques.

During the course of the workshops, the trainees will practice and complete a prototype of their own for conversion into the finished leather product.

From the NCF Master Class Workshops.

“Over 50 local artisans have increased their skill levels in leather craft and crochet at our Master Class Workshops

Participants took advantage of the opportunity to interact and learn from the master tutors while enhancing their skills and gaining new techniques to improve their designs and productions in leather craft and crochet. Last Friday at the closing event, the creatives showcased their finished pieces which they created over the 2 weeks.

Strengthening the link between Barbados and Africa, the workshops, spearheaded by Programme Coordinator Nyzinga Onifa were conducted by two Senegalese and one Barbadian master tutors:

Aliou Sylla - Master Tanner and Leather Maker; Adama Diouf - Master Crochet Designer; and Bajan Lisle George Forde - Master Leather Maker and Stitcher.”

Now this is a different vantage view of an art gallery. The exhibition ‘Colours of Barbados’ now on at the Boardwalk on the South Coast. Open 24/7. All artwork and prints are 48” x 48” by many artists who live in Barbados.

Conceived by Mark Hiorns

COLOURS OF BARBADOS Art Show on the Boardwalk The longest show. 350 feet long (and growing as artists add more pieces). The exhibition will run for 18 months. Opened on November 29th, 2022

Organised and hosted by James Edgehill and Mark Hiorns

For more information Tel: 1 (246) 228 0631

Artists participating so far

Adrian Burnett

Andrea Dennison

Anna Didier

Arianna Holligan

Catherine Cummins

Cher Antoinette Corbin

Cindy Walker tbc

Frank Cossey tbc

Heidi Berger

Hilary Arnstrong

Jeena Chatrani

Julia Seymour

Karen Pearson

Kirstie Hiorns

Korea Darnelle

Kristine Dear

Maria Stanford

Mark Hiorns

Micah Rubin

Michelle Bowe

Princess Johnson

Priscilla Richardson

Providence

Reginald Gill

Sian Pampellonne

Yazmin Vizcarrondo

COLOURS OF BARBADOS Art Show on the Boardwalk

Just a few of the images here from opening day. The longest show. 350 feet long (and growing as artists add more pieces). The exhibition will run for 18 months. Opened on November 29th, 2022 Organised and hosted by James Edgehill and Mark Hiorns For more information Tel: 1 (246) 228 0631

Artists participating so far

Adrian Burnett

Andrea Dennison

Anna Didier

Arianna Holligan

Catherine Cummins

Cher Antoinette Corbin

Cindy Walker tbc

Frank Cossey tbc

Heidi Berger

Hilary Arnstrong

Jeena Chatrani

Julia Seymour

Karen Pearson

Kirstie Hiorns

Korea Darnelle

Kristine Dear

Maria Stanford

Mark Hiorns

Micah Rubin

Michelle Bowe

Princess Johnson

Priscilla Richardson

Providence

Reginald Gill

Sian Pampellonne

Yazmin Vizcarrondo

Photography Sian Pampellonne, Princess Bilinda Johnson Plus.

CALL TO LOCAL ARTISTS !���� SITE HOARDING ART EXHIBIT ‘COLOURS OF BARBADOS’

on the boardwalk in Hastings.

“You are invited to exhibit your art in Hastings. Starting 1st November 2022. All you need to do is call 238 9014 to get all the details to enter.

This is a not for profit venture. The art will be for sale and artists will receive all sale proceeds

The sole aim is to bring colour and creativity of a truly Bajan flavour to the South Coast boardwalk. All works submitted will be hung on the recently erected site hoardings alongside the Boardwalk, located on the old Caribbee/Ocean View property, just West of Blakey's Restaurant in Hastings.

There will be a small fee of Bds $50.00 to cover cost of one board. Artists can purchase one or more sheets of PVC board 4ft × 4ft on which to apply their artwork.

Basic terms and conditions will apply

The hanging space has been provided courtesy of the property owners.”

-Mark Hiorns

NASTASIA ROLLOCK

Artist Natasia Rollock at Artsplash in Hastings.

Barbadian scenes available at ‘Barbados On Canvas’

Saturdays and Sundays and Wednesdays, 8am-1pm

Covid protocols will be in effect.

Pages that add arts events, talks, lectures, workshops, opening receptions, exhibitions, shows and more on a regular/daily basis.

Barbados Visual Arts Page (updated daily)

On Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/175529135827747/

On Instagram @visualartsbarbadosevents

Museum Facebook Page. Ask to be on their email listing.

https://www.facebook.com/barbadosmuseum/

Barbados Photographic Society

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Barbadosphoto/

Gine On Magazine

https://www.facebook.com/gineonmagazine/

What's On In Barbados

https://www.facebook.com/WhatsOnInBarbados/

Errol Barrow Centre page

https://www.facebook.com/ErrolBarrowCentre

Theatre Eyes

https://www.facebook.com/groups/354529934596080/

NCF page

https://www.facebook.com/BarbadosNCF/ and

https://www.facebook.com/Barbados.Crop.Over.Festival/

Helping the young talent where we can. This pandemic has created financial difficulties for so many in the arts and they lose any chance to make a career of art.

I just received a donation of art supplies being kindly given by artist Jeena Chatrani, curator of Antillean Gallery of Art online gallery. Thank you Jeena.

These will go to a very talented 17 year old to help her keep drawing and painting.

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados. Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need. Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving.

Please don’t add their names here. Private message me. Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Thank you

Corrie

YOUNG TALENT IN NEED OF SUPPORT

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados.

Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need.

Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving.

Please don’t add their names if posting. Private message me or email me at corriescott@gmail.com

Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Thank you

Corrie

Art supplies kindly donated to go to a young aspiring artist in need. Thank you Heidi Berger. Helping the young talent where we can. This pandemic has created financial difficulties for so many in the arts and they lose any chance to make a career of art.

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados. Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need.

Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving. Please don’t add their names here. Private message me. Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Books kindly donated to go to a young aspiring artist in need.

Thank you Heidi Berger Art.

Helping the young talent where we can.

This pandemic has created financial difficulties for so many in the arts and they lose any chance to make a career of art.

Would you consider looking around your painting/studio space and see if there are any art supplies that you may not want or need and help the future talents of Barbados.

Either give directly to artists whom you feel may need the help or contact me via private message here and drop off the arts supplies and I will happily disburse them to those in need.

Please be aware of the dignity and pride of those receiving. Please don’t add their names here. Private message me. Allow them to decide if they want their names added to art supplies being given to them.

Thank you

HENDERSON REECE

Henderson Reece is well-known among art lovers for his fresh, vibrant and cheery batik creations and excels at capturing familiar local scenes and iconic elements in this globally treasured medium

He offers workshops for BB$400 for an entire day under his tutelage, which includes all materials and lunch. His protégés-for-aday leave with a batik of their own design which they can proudly mount and frame in their homes.

Thank to Ins and Outs

Barbados

https://www.insandoutsb arbados.com/listing/h-p-b atik-studio

GINE ON MAGAZINE·Gine On?! is the online magazine brainchild of cultural practitioners DJ Simmons & Empress Zingha published every other Thursday on GineOn.com. The husband and wife duo developed the digital publication with artists, entrepreneurs, and all the persons who support them in mind. Too many times do we hear; “Where else does events like this happen?” “Where can I hear live music?” “Anything else going on other than fetes?” “I didn't even know that was happening”. This online, access anytime hub is here; so YOU can find your next favourite time!

We broadcast bare Bajan culture to thousands of users to any device connected to the world through the web portal GineOn.com. Link with us for original video content highlighting various art personalities, new music, videos, blogs, podcasts, I mean a couple clicks opens a wealth of entertainment. We build an engaging experience for hundreds of our supporters on social media connecting the world to know wuh gine on with arts and culture right here at home. See you somewhere sometime soon...

Sign up to our mailing list to make sure you always in de know at: GineOnMagazine@gmail.com

Hosting or performing at a live entertainment event, or doing any activity progressing performing arts in the island? Forward us an email (GineOnMagazine@gmail.com) with more information so we can help push it for you. Let's help and support each other in the arts! Come and hear wuh Gine On!

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Along with a constantly updated cool callendar of events, the site is basically set up in the categories Art, Crumbs & Rums, Follow Fashion, Community.

Under Arts we tell the stories of powerful cultural influencers through video Features. Highlight strong up and coming talent in Artist Peeps. Digest the experiences of stalwarts in the industry in Craftsmen Of Our Men. We link you directly to Bajans producing quality content all over the web through the page New Brand. And coming soon you will be able to attend online workshops and masterclasses in Arts Training.

Bajans love to eat and drink and through Crumbs & Rums we take you into the lives of our local farmers and vendors in Bridgetown Market. Share homegrown recipes and food & beverage blogs in Eat Bajan. Explore the diner things around here in Eating Out In Bim and link up with those street stalls who save our bellies in On De Side. Nuff content coming to fill these pages just now!

Culture is only as strong its Community. Connect with some of the most engaging Bajans through our Features. See and hear the experience patrons and performers had at events under So How It Was. Discover new places to lime and truly treasure Barbados in Part You Carring Me.

We are so fussy to announce Gine On TV. A variety of video specials with a Bajan flair. Be uniquely entertained by some of your favourite local personalities. Real Reactions, Ask Me Anything and Top Ten Talk already in production, with more right around the corner.

You know Bajans know how to take care of ourselves and in Follow Fashion Features we direct you to some the local designers in the industry. Get tips and tricks in trends, hair and body care through Looking Like A Bajan and receive online masterclasses in hair and make up through Fashion Training. This page will be filled with vibrant content very soon so make sure you subscribe for the updates. Of course our official Gine On merchandise is also available. Hats and mugs; with fitted tees and tote bags coming soon!

This site is building an archive documenting Barbadian culture to connect our passions and creativity. Make sure you hit that link to receive notifications when we post something good. Any questions, suggestions, queries or just want to send some love; contact us at gineonmagazine@gmail.com Enjoy your space to be a Bajan online and make sure you check regularly because we will be pushing out consistent content for you to enjoy. Join our social media community over at @gineonmagazine on Instagram and Facebook. Love all de time. See you somewhere sometime soon

Jeena Chatrani

Antilles Gallery. https://m.facebook.com/AntilleanGalleryofArt/

“

Hi! Welcome To Antillean Gallery of Art!

My name is Jeena Chatrani and I recently started Antillean Gallery with the intention of promoting and selling art from Caribbean artists online.

I'm an artist myself and I've found that the art scene in Barbados could greatly benefit from some online presence. For the last 6 years I've been a full time artist and have had to learn a lot about the business behind selling art. It's not easy to make it as an artist but it is so fulfilling.

With Antillean Gallery of Art I hope to help raise the standard of art and artists in Barbados, and eventually across the Caribbean.”

-Jeena Chatrani

The artists of Antillean Gallery of Art online gallery: Catherine Forter Chee a Tow, Cathy Cummins, Chris Richards, Dana Sikkens, Jeena Chatrani, Julia Seymour, Julianne Gill, Lorna Wilson, Mario Holder, Maurice Forde, Sian Pampellonne, Tracey Williams, Trevor Desilvia Curator Jeena Chatrani

Books: Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n - Nyam JamaicaCulinaria: The Caribbean e-books: Shake Dat Cocktail, Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres, Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n (4 vol), Nyam Jamaica (2 vol) (see website)

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n: Best Cookbook of the Year, Best Self-Published Book, Best Historical Recipes, Best Cookbook Design for Barbados (2014) 'Best Self-Published Book In The World' (2015) Nyam Jamaica: 'Best Design In The World' (20082009) - honoured 2015 at Frankfurt Book Fair for the 20 years of Gourmand World Cookbook Award - Best of the Best Design In The World (2015)

Caribbean Tourism Award (2009)

Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n This amazing book by Rosemary Parkinson is on island. Two hard cover coffee table books, with a sleeve that encloses both, 656 pages and 1400 plus photos filled with history, tradition, culture, stories and recipes from Barbados.

www.rosemary-parkinson.com

www.facebook.com/BarbadosCulinaryJourney

Barbados Bu'n-Bu'n, a collector's item, has won 4 awards for Barbados –Best Photography, Best Design, Best Historical Recipes, Best Self-published Book –then against 5 of the best books in the world WON Best Self-Published Book In The World and honoured at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 with Best of the Best In The World by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015.

Want to paint with Plein Air Barbados arts group? Send them a message to find out when their next outdoor session will be.

Please click on this Plein Air Barbados link to send them a message.

https://m.facebook.co m/Bajanartists/

PAINT AND GROOVE

Yasmin Vizcarrondo is opening back up Paint & Grove. From Monday June 15th, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE) from 10am - 12pm noon, or 2pm- 4 pm. Please call 262 5500

”If you are looking for a place to re-enter slowly into society, please come and visit my studio. You can sign up for my sessions or just pass through to look at art. It will relax you; it will give you joy. I promise it will be fun; let's do this together!

by appointment only, from 10 AM to 12 PM, or 2 PM to 4 PM.

For those of you who have been procrastinating having the Paint & Groove experience at the Studio, I would recommend doing it in June. What this pandemic has shown me is that it is best not to leave things for later. We offer 2 hours of guided instructions for a Paint & Groove painting session. You can choose your theme from within our gallery of paintings.

Private parties:- 5 people maximum who are from the same household. Public sessions:- 4 people maximum - socialize and make art while physical distancing.$60 -$80 per person depending on canvas size. (All materials included). Extra hour $15 per person.

Art Journals with Yasmin - 2 hoursStarting pack includes Sketch book, art bundle and instructions:-$80Regular sessions where you bring your own materials:- $35 .

If you have any queries, please feel free to call me at 1-246-2625500

Before entering the studio please MASKUP and use hand sanitizer at the side door!!

I hope to see you soon, painting or not, it's always nice to have you over!CheersYasminPS: !!!Virtual classes available soon !!! : Zoom, WhatsApp, Houseparty, Messenger or Facetime”

-Yasmin Vizcarrondo

The Frame & Art Co

We're super pleased to announce that we have now started printing in house! We offer photo printing, canvas printing, fine art printing & much more. Send us your beautiful photos and we can print & frame all in one location. Remember we also offer custom framing for your art pieces. Contact us at 271-6509 or email us at orders@frameartco.com #frameartco

Xmas Xtravaganza Art Exhibition at the Barbados Arts Council’s Art Gallery from Monday, 5th December 2022 until Saturday, 21st January 2023.

There may also be a “$500 or Less” sale ( to be confirmed) in one section of the Gallery, from December 5th – 31st 2022.

BARBADOS ARTS COUNCIL

#20 Pelican Craft Centre, Harbour Road, Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: (246) 426-4385

Email: thebarbadosartscouncil@gmail.com

Do you consider what you use and discard of regularly?

What are you doing on a daily basis to minimize your consumption of single-use plastics?

Specialising in art supplies for the professional to student level. Offering a wide range of products

OILS ACRYLICS WATERCOLOURS

Golden Paints and mediums, Gamblin, Cotman, Liquitex, Reeves, Galeria, Sargent. Plus a wide range of drawing and colouring equipment.

Prisma, Derwent, Reeves, Sargent, Charcoal and Pastels.

Easels, Canvases, Watercolour paper, Drawing and Pastel paper. Screen printing and lino block printing supplies.Fabric paint and dyes. Waxes, pottery tools, stencils and more.

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

Saturday 8.30am – 3pm. Sunday Closed.

Telephone/Fax (246) 436 2950

James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown

arthub.barbados@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ArtHubBarbados

BARBADOS NATIONALART GALLERY

To provide dynamic, creative leadership in bringing the visual arts to the people, in order to facilitate their discovery, understanding and enjoyment of the visual culture of Barbados and the wider Caribbean.

barbadosnationalartgallery@gmail.com

BNAG FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/barbadosnationalartgallery

“

Somewhere, amid the darkness, a painter measures a blank canvas, a poet tests a line aloud, a songwriter brings a melody into tune. Art inspires, provokes thought, reflects beauty and pain. I seek it out even more in these times. And in so doing, I find hope in the human spirit.”

Dan Rather

QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY

Our Mission

To fuel the development of culture through training, research and the creation of opportunities in cultural industries.

The Role of the NCF

The NCF’s two major roles are: developmental and commercial. In its developmental role, the Foundation uses culture as a tool for national development fostering and supporting the various art forms and new cultural products. In its commercial role, the Foundation is responsible for the promotion, production and hosting of cultural festivals and associated events that are considered economically viable or socially acceptable. A key part of this function now includes the responsibility for the staging and execution of major governmental and national events. In addition, as culture becomes more pivotal to national and international policy, the National Cultural Foundation continues to re-assess its responsibilities in light of all its functions.

FUNCTIONS of the NCF are:

To stimulate and facilitate the development of culture generally

To develop, maintain and manage theatres and other cultural facilities and equipment provided by Government

To organize cultural festivals

Assist persons interested in developing cultural expression.

OBJECTIVES of the NCF are:

To provide opportunities for Barbadian artists/artistes to showcase their talents with the end result being an increased demand for local work

To educate Barbadians concerning their heritage

To offer Barbadians and visitors alike a high quality product that informs, educates and entertains

To equip our cultural workforce with technological skills and training to excel in their particular art forms

To strengthen the local cultural product and in the process increase profits to the shareholders

To create high quality products that will be competitive on the local, regional and international markets

To maximize the role of the cultural sector in the tourism industry

Deebles Point Art Gallery & Cafe.

Featuring artists Frank Cossey, Trudi Johnson, Hilary Armstrong, Clermont

Mapp, Nancy Cole-O'Geest, Keisha Hinds, Joshua Simpson, Claire EvansonCeppi, Keren Evanson.

Industry Hall. East Point, St Philip. Tel 423 7943

ICIL PHILLIPS’

Theatre Eyes

Very up to date on both local theatre and overseas happenings. Link here https://www.facebook.com/groups/354529934596080/964541386928262/

Purple Palm is a local business supplying homes and businesses with the highest quality Print and Mirror furnishings. Using the artwork of many local artists in Barbados and the Caribbean plus work from around the world.

We have been supplying to the hotel and villa industry for ten years, including prestigious clients such as Sandy Lane, Coral Reef, The Crane Beach Resort, Sugar Cane Club and Sandridge among others. We have also supplied numerous private villas, and work closely with local interior designers.

Being directly affiliated with a 40,000 sq ft framing factory our prices are very competitive. Appointments to view our gallery at Rockley Resort can be made through Paul Hoad or Karen McGuire.

246-2332173

paulhoad@caribsurf.com

To boldly and brilliantly pursue the adventure in everything artistic and to be a vital and uncommon cultural force in Barbados. www.artsetcbarbados.com

Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination

Telephone: (246) 417-4776 | Fax: (246) 417-8903

E-mail: ebcci@cavehill.uwi.edu

Website: http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ebcci

FRAMING YOUR ART

FINE ART FRAMING LTD, Pelican Industrial Park, Bridgetown, Barbados - (246) 426-5325

FAST FRAME FACTORY, Dayrell’s Road, St Michael (246) 426 9994 shaka@fastframefactory.biZ

FRAMING STUDIO

At the Best of Barbados Head Office, Welches Plantation, H’way 2A 573 6904

THE FRAME & ART COMPANY

Millhouse, Canewood • St. Michael, BB 11005 • Phone (246) 271-6509 • Cell (246) 266-9432

ART SUPPLIES

THE ART HUB

James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. Tel: 436-2950Monday - Saturday

8.30am - 5.00pm (Easy access to parking by the old Heliport Pad)

LAURIE DASH, Bay Street, Bridgetown.