Tag: art

Art on the rocks – Part 2

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The other side of Barbados. In a quiet and unvisited area on the south east coast, there’s a spot with lots of different types of rocks. Come to think of it, when you walk along any rocky areas along the coasts (mostly south east to north) you’ll find a collage of textures and patterns etched […]

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Home-decor art hand-painted on material from trees

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  Time with the pencil, pen or brush can be joyful, quiet, contemplative, euphoric, healing, and refreshing. The patient process of painting brings a sense of calm contentment and wellbeing. It’s a movement that exists in the stillness. For almost ten years, I’ve been collecting and painting what I call ‘kalinago canoes.’ My paternal grandmother […]

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Handpainted Tropical Home Decor Art In Barbados | Canvas From Trees

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Painting on natural fibres from tropical trees to produce pieces that brighten homes and spaces. I gather the most durable ‘canoes’ and fronds from the floor bed while on walks to the beach or in the countryside…then prep, paint and sun-bake them and sell them locally (in Barbados.) They made up a part of the […]

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Art exhibition at “Pop-Up” gallery.

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It’s an exciting time for visual artists 🎨 in Barbados 🇧🇧 .  The Elcock family has graciously provided an 8,000 sq ft. space for a unique art exhibition that celebrates the work of 92 visual artists from Barbados, until mid December 2016.  Venue: “Pop-Up” gallery, #1 Manor Lodge, Green Hill, St. Michael | Opening hours […]

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Art from trees

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The coconut tree is a wonderful Creation found in abundance in The Caribbean. From the trees, there is drink, food in the form of rich, nutritious and delicious jelly, shade, durable and versatile materials. They decorate a large part of the countryside, and in 2015, I starting collecting and using the parts shed naturally by the trees, as […]

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CARIFESTA 2015

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Thanks to the NCF (National Cultural Foundation) for the 1st overseas journey and showcase of hand painted pieces from the Kalinago line, at CARIFESTA 2015, held in Haiti. Here are a couple photos of the hand painted items that made the journey. Art Gallery Bookings

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