Bristol Wines and Spirits and Lindeman’s Wines partnered in the launch of “Drifter in Residence” – an oceanographic expedition by acclaimed Bahamian artist Kishan Munroe, at an intimate gathering held at the “Never Say Never Again Bar and Grill” on April 24, 2019.
It was no ordinary experience for those who attended as they gathered in the beautiful gazebo that overlooked the Nassau Harbour, sipping Lindeman’s wines, and watching the arrival of the “R/V Diaspora” being escorted convoy-style into the Harbour by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas and the New Providence Port Authority.
Kishan Munroe who is an interdisciplinary artist built the “R/V Diaspora.” It is a 20-foot raft constructed mostly of repurposed and reclaimed materials, some commonly associated with vessels crafted by ingenuitive seafaring migrants and refugees explained Munroe.
“On a self-constructed raft, artist Kishan Munroe plans to set adrift, alone, into the throes of the Atlantic Ocean,” states his launch brochure. “There he will remain resident aboard his creation for several weeks, engaged in an unorthodox artist research residency. This ‘introspective/retrospective’ pilgrimage marks a ten-year milestone in Munroe’s professional artistic journey, actively engaged in extensive anthropological investigations through cultural immersion. In this phase the artist literally plunges into the foreign world of the ocean, seeking to tap into the narratives, realities and histories of man’s precarious relationship with the sea and his never-ending quest for ‘home’.”
Brand manager, Gricelle Richmond who coordinated the event said, “Bristol is honoured to support a dynamic artist like Kishan Munroe whose life experiences and documentary work is impressive. We are in a wonderful setting with many of his sponsors, family, friends and other guests, celebrating his hard work, imagination, and a new adventure. It’s the type of gathering that Lindeman’s Wines likes to support.”
Those present included representatives from Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas – Fran Dillet, CFO; the New Providence Port Authority – Roderick Bowe and Lt. Commander Bern Wright; the Royal Bahamas Defense Force – Commodore Tellis Bethel and Lt. Commander Carlon Bethel; Bahamas Ministry of Tourism – Deputy Director General, Ellison (Tommy) Thompson, Senator Fred Mitchell; Businessman Sir Franklyn Wilson and his wife Lady Wilson, former president of the Senate and a lawyer; Ambassador to India for The Bahamas and Proprietor of LJM Marine Academy, His Excellency Lowell J. Mortimer; Campbell Shipping – Leroy Major; From the art world – Dawn Davies, Arlene Nash-Ferguson, Dionne Benjamin-Smith and Tyrone Ferguson.
One can follow Kishan Munroe’s journey on his Facebook page: Kishan Munroe - Drifter in Residence.
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ABOUT BRISTOL GROUP OF COMPANIES - Bristol Group of Companies is the leading purveyor of premium wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in the Bahamas. We are both wholesalers and retailers. Our current physical infrastructure consists of a central administration and warehouse facility with temperature control environment in Nassau along with 15 retail outlets. We also own and control our delivery fleet. Established in 2003, our company’s goal was to build a team which will best represent and distribute our agency brands, create unique retail experiences and develop educational experiences to our consumers and trades people alike. Our investment in well trained professionals and specialists propelled us towards success. Today we represent leading companies like Bacardi, Brown Forman, Patron, Concha Y Toro, Treasury Brands, The Wine Group, Antinori, Laurent-Perrier, Bollinger among many others. Our company also represents a number of beer and non-alcoholic portfolios which include SABMiller, Corona, British American Tobacco, Fiji Water, Red Bull and Nestle. For more information please visit www.bristol.bs.
ABOUT LINDEMAN’S WINES: Lindeman’s is an Australian winery owned by Treasury Wine Estates and was established in 1843 by Dr. Henry Lindeman who planted its first vines in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Today Lindeman’s has a global footprint in 100 countries around the world. Lindeman’s draws on 170 plus years of continued winemaking and entrepreneurship to craft popular wine styles that people love to drink. Their philosophy is “perfect for everyday moments, yet equally worthy of an occasion, Lindeman’s immensely popular wines are approachable and accessible with an unfailing record of consistent quality and timeless appeal.” (www.lindemans.com). By Azaleta Ishmael-Newry
