New Category : Art
Sandilands to Host 2nd Art Competition and Auction
Mon, Oct 23rd 2023, 10:29 AM
Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) is set to host its 2nd Art Exhibition, Competition, and Auction onOctober 27, 2023, in remembrance of the late Malcolm Rae, coinciding with World Occupational TherapyDay. The concept for this exhibition originated with Mr. Rae, who dedicated his Tuesdays to teaching thefundamentals of painting to participants in the Sandilands Art Programme. Mr. Rae also organized a modestin-house exhibition around the Geriatric Hospital Circle, showcasing the artistic talents of clients involved inthe Creative Recovery Program. The Art Programme at Sandilands continues to bring positivetransformations to the lives of its clients, with continued support from Mr. Rae's family, who consistentlyattend these events.
The Sandilands Family expressed their condolences to Mr. Rae's family and friends upon his passing, andthey reached out to the community for volunteers to assist in the Art Programme. Mrs. Kelly KnowlesCharlow heeded the call for artists and extended invitations to local artists to offer guidance to SRC clientsas they prepared for the competition. Notable artists such as Ms. Keisha Oliver, Mr. Kishan Munroe, and Mr.Pachino Wallace responded enthusiastically, investing their time and talent to mentor Sandilands' clients.
The program has continued to evolve, and in 2022, the Minister of Youth Sports & Culture, Hon. MarioBowleg, inaugurated the Art Exhibition and Auction. During the opening ceremony, Minister Bowlegcommended the "creative spirit of clients and staff within the institution," highlighting the program's role inestablishing a therapeutic foundation for healing, rehabilitation, and recovery. At the same event, KevaThompson, Deputy Managing Director of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), praised the efforts of theOccupational Therapy Department, emphasizing the commendable roles played by artists and others aseducators, advisors, and advocates for art therapy.
The 2022 auction was a star-studded affair, featuring celebrity artists and notable figures like Dawn Davies,Eric Rose, Curator of The Central Bank of the Bahamas Mr. Ulrich Voges, and others. Active participants inthe auction included Minister of Transport and Housing, Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, and Minister of State forthe Public Service, Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle.
This year's event will be judged by Antonius Roberts, Jodi Minnis, and Katrina Cartwright. Mrs. Sunitha Pati,Head of Occupational Therapy at SRC, underscored the significant role of art in mental health rehabilitation.Citing research by licensed art therapist and clinical counsellor Cathy Malchiodi, Pati noted that art-makinghas a soothing and stress-reducing effect, offering a means to transcend difficult circumstances, resolveproblems, release emotions, recover from trauma, and alleviate physical discomfort. She emphasized thatArt Therapy operates on the belief that people can process life experiences through art.
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Aquinas College senior Jaá Rolle was awarded the Summer Arts Immersion (SAi) 2023 Conceptual Composition Prize for her piece "Unceasing Admiration", an abstract portrait that pays homage to Bahamian Master Artist Stanley Burnside.
Rolle's painting is a testament to how the bridging of generational gaps through the teaching of Bahamian history, heritage, and culture is critical to preserving national identity.
"I created this painting to immortalize Burnside's contributions to Bahamian culture, I loved how he incorporates our country's history into his artwork," said Rolle.
SAi has hosted an intensive arts program for high school seniors and graduates as a preparatory experience for university studies or a career in the arts.
This year's camp was inspired by the country's independence theme, "The Bahamas 50: One Nation. Our Legacy. Our Future".
An integral part of SAi's 2023 program was the launch of its mentorship initiative.
Hosted at The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI), this year's program was led by artist and designer Philece Roberts who worked alongside animator and art educator Jason Evans to co-facilitate drawing and painting classes.
Students were paired with a Bahamian artist whose work, artistic style, or use of materials bore similarity.
"The combination of exceptional talent, vulnerability, and willingness to learn from their teachers and classmates made them an extremely special group," said Roberts.
"Co-teaching this year allowed us to support and challenge the students in a unique way that offered a blended classroom experience which is very different from how art is taught in schools."
Joining her as mentors were June Collie, Jason Evans, Steffon Grant, Dyah Neilson, Jordon Ritchie, Allan P. Wallace, and Durelle Williams who reviewed the students' work, advised on future career and college options while sharing their creative professional journey.
SAi hosted its annual showcase and awards ceremony to recognize the participation of new students Shaiel Curry, Madison Cartwright, Logan Forbes, Judah Knowles, Nariah Pride, and Rolle and returning students Reory Fox and Annalise Smith on Saturday, July 22.
Entitled "Imprint" the art exhibition included foundation compositions produced under the direction of instructors and conceptual paintings that students developed independently with instructor and mentor supervision.
Forbes won the Foundation Composition Award.
Fox, Rolle, and Smith received awards for their performance and final pieces.
Charisma Perigord, former SAi student, who is currently a sophomore at the University of The Bahamas (UB), worked alongside instructors as a teaching assistant.
"After being a SAi student for five years I found it enlightening to experience artmaking through the lens of a teacher. I gained a lot of knowledge from the instructors who were very perceptive to the students' needs and incredibly resourceful. I learned how to explain new art techniques and how to draw creativity out of the students."
Over the past three years SAi has explored themes that have been tied explicitly to the student artwork.
Roberts said the focus of this year's camp, "Bridging The Future" was conceived as a conceptual undertone that has been key to the projects and activities that highlight identity, personal style, and mentorship as tenets of SAi's overall mission
For the past six years, SAi has hosted the intensive arts program for high school seniors and graduates as a preparatory experience for university studies or a career in the arts. The scholarship-based opportunity has engaged over 100 students from New Providence, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, Andros, Long Island, and Abaco who have worked under the tutelage of more than 27 Caribbean creative professionals as instructors, teaching assistants, guest artists, and scholars.
Keisha Oliver, SAi founder said intergenerational bridging was the impetus for the camp.
"It is rooted in our organizational, curricula, and conceptual frameworks. Our vision for blending artmaking and community building has always asked the questions: How and what can be realized when experience and innovation across different generations come together? And what Bahamian cultural traditions can be preserved through arts education?"
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Painting with a purpose
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Paint.
Sip.
Socialize.
All for a worthy cause.
An afternoon encompassing painting, sipping and socializing was one of the best ways to conclude Lupus Awareness Month while raising funds for lupus awareness.
Art lovers and supporters of Lupus 242 came together to paint with a purpose - to raise funds for lupus awareness. Their canvas, a custom piece of a butterfly - the official symbol for lupus awareness - emerging from a flower for guests to paint in vivid hues of purple and orange.
Organized by attorney and avid art collector Miranda Adderley, the event was designed to allow Bahamian artists to share their talents while giving back at the same time.
Visual artists Tayler Rolle and Laneir Curtis collaborated to create the piece.
"The artists were pleased to design their own version of the butterfly which represents lupus and the butterfly journey that a lot of lupus patients and their families go through," said Adderley. "This event gave both Tayler and Laneir an opportunity to showcase their work to a different audience and to use their art as a way to raise awareness and support the great work being done by Lupus 242."
Shonalee Johnson, Lupus 242 vice president, thanked everyone who contributed to the event's success.
"This art brunch was fun, creative and inspiring for all who attended. Special thanks to Miranda for organizing this event and for her consistent support of our cause. We would also like to thank the artists for being generous with both their time and their talent. It is appreciated."
Arist Laneir Curtis instructs participants during Lupus 242's Paint 'n' Sip fundraiser.
In lupus, something goes wrong with the immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria and germs. Normally, a person's immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from the invaders. Autoimmune means the immune system cannot tell the difference between the foreign invaders and the body's healthy tissues, and creates antibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. The autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body.
Who lupus affects
Lupus can affect people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders and ages.
It can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus - a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks - occurs in many, but not all, cases of lupus.
Other common signs and symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain, stiffness and swelling, skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun exposure, fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during stressful periods, shortness of breath, chest pain, dry eyes, headaches, confusion and memory loss.
Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs, or even sunlight.
While there's no cure for lupus, treatments can help control symptoms.
According to mayoclinic.org, no two cases of lupus are exactly alike. And signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or develop slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with lupus have mild disease characterized by episodes - called flares - when signs and symptoms get worse for a while, then improve or even disappear completely for a time.
Lupus Awareness Month is observed during May to increase public understanding of the cruel and mysterious disease.
Lupus 242 was launched by the late Shanelle Brennen with a goal to raise the profile of lupus as a condition and establish itself as a support group for people living with the disease in The Bahamas, allowing them to connect with other people battling similar issues and facing similar health challenges.
Brennen, who had lupus, launched the organization with her sister Shonalee Johnson, who does not have lupus, but who supported her sister. Lupus 242 launched in April 2012.
The sisters' late mother Gwendolyn King also had lupus.
Lupus 242 was originally the idea of Debbie Humes, but she got sick and was unable to pursue the idea of putting the group together.
Lupus 242's motto is "Breaking the Silence, Supporting the Cure". It was Brennen's intent to have regular meetings and provide education.
During its awareness month, Lupus 242 encourages people to put on purple (P.O.P.) for lupus awareness and to show their support.
Lupus 242 focuses on raising awareness and providing education and support to its members. Over the course of the month, the group held a series of events including a POP-UP Run and P.O.P. for Lupus Fridays. The final event was a health talk on Saturday, May 27 at UB with rheumatologists Dr. K. Neil Parker and Dr. Anishka Rolle along with human resource specialist Lashanta Smith who spoke on managing lupus in the workplace.
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ArtLucaya benefits high school artists
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Eleven Grand Bahama high schools received $900 each to assist with purchasing art supplies for their respective programs.
The donations were made possible by the first ArtLucaya Festival, which was hosted by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and local artists in March.
The weekend of events showcased over 40 established, mid-career and emerging local artists at three venues - the Rand Nature Centre, the Garden of the Groves and the Charles Hayward Library.
"I am totally thrilled at the idea of the Grand Bahama Port Authority supporting the visual arts," said participating artist and art teacher Alisa Streather-Robinson.
"I am also thoroughly excited for our students. They not only got to display their work at COLIBRI, but they also had the option to sell their pieces, which was a first for many of them and a good experience for them as well."
Among the receiving schools were: Jack Hayward Junior & Senior High Schools; Grand Bahama Academy; St. Georges High School; Tabernacle Baptist Academy; Eight Mile Rock High School; Sunland Baptist Academy; St. Paul's Methodist College; Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Academy; Bishop Michael Eldon High School; and Lucayan International School.
GBPA Acting Chairman Sarah St. George extended thanks to former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes; Minister for Social Services and Urban Development Obie Wilchcombe; and Jamaal Rolle, ambassador-at-large for Cultural Affairs, for their support of the four-day celebration of art.
"We'd also like to acknowledge the partnership and active support of Grand Bahama's artists' community for their passionate commitment to the event," St. George said.
"And of course, we're grateful to all avid art enthusiasts for attending this inaugural festival celebrating our island's art and culture. The impact of a robust arts community enables a record and living history of our island's culture and allows a means of self-expression that enables more sensitive, accepting, and caring communities."
ArtLucaya Chairman Fatima-Zahra Kaboub said the festival was a great success and the beginning of what is hoped will become an annual art festival attracting collectors and curators from near and far.
"We are so grateful to the art supporters who came to our events, all the funds collected from ticket sales are now going straight to the art teachers, so that they may have funds to buy much needed art supplies to run and grow their art program, which is very exciting," said Kaboub.
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