This week Bahamian-born self-taught artist Allan Pratt shows his creative abilities extend far beyond the kitchen in a solo art exhibition at Doongalik Studios. Titled His-Story, the show features paintings of well-known historic buildings and landmark and is a diversion from the pastry chef's usual ice and fruit carvings and dessert show pieces. Inspired by the works of artists like Eddie Minnis, Brent Malone and Chan Pratt, he in recent days has swapped out measuring cups for oil paints and a nostalgia for older times.

The show's title and those of its works, he explained, were chosen to remind us as a nation from "whence we came". Reflecting on more peaceful and community-oriented times, he also highlights idyllic landscapes and beautiful architecture. His goal, he said is to provide each patron with his or her own piece of "Bahamian history"; with this in mind, he makes no prints, duplicates or giclee reproductions of his artwork.

His-Story can currently be seen at Doongalik Studios on Village Road. Gallery hours are Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the gallery at doongalikart@batelnet.bs.

 

Allan Pratt

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