Atario Mitchell Featured in 'The Bahamian Project'

Fri, Apr 12th 2013, 08:41 AM

Nassau, Bahamas -- The young president of Bahamas Striping, Atario Mitchell, has been chosen as one of the Bahamians to feature in the landmark portraiture collection "The Bahamian Project", organisers have announced. The collection of portraits--that aims to reflect and portray the beauty and distinct character of the Bahamian people from all walks of life--will be the foundation of a permanent National Portrait Gallery. The project is headed by award-winning photographer Duke Wells and works in collaboration with The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas and the Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts.

With Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes as patrons, the first 40 framed portraits will be unveiled as the "Bahamian Collection" at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas on July 11 as part of the NAGB's programming for the 40th Anniversary of The Bahamas' Independence. Mitchell was surprised when he received a call from project manager and patron Lisa Wells, Duke's wife, to be chosen in a group that includes many well-known, illustrious Bahamian leaders and role models.

"It is a great honour to be selected especially with me being so young," says Mitchell, who in three years has gained national prominence in the media through his company Bahamas Striping. Mitchell, only 26 years old, has been active in donating to the community, in employing and training young men, and in giving them a second chance in life.

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