Category: ARTS & CULTURE

Noted for his skilful use of pencils to create lifelike drawings, artist Darnell Wilson is well on his way of becoming one of Guyana’s notable artists. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Darnell said he has been artistic as long as he can remember. After graduating from St. Rose’s High, Darnell attended the Guyana Technical Institute and then Burrowes School of Art. “I have always loved being artistic. I had a box full of drawings and some books too. One I still have. Being artistic is somewhat in…

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Using art as a catalyst of self-expression, young award-winning artist Courtney Mathium Douglas is well on his way to becoming known as one of Guyana’s most notable artistic minds. Born and raised in Bartica, Courtney obtained a Hinterland Scholarship (after graduating from secondary school as the Best Technical Student) to attend the E.R Burrowes School of Art in 2008. He graduated in 2011 with a diploma in Fine Arts and as Best Student in Painting, Drawing and Graphic Designs. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Courtney said, “Art…

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Hailing from the Pomeroon River, Everley Austin has been creating ceramic masterpieces for more than 43 years, incorporating his artistic flavour of colour and distinct designs. Of Warrau and African-Guyanese descent, Austin started making ceramics pieces from the early age of nine. He copied the designs from Chinese vases and used ordinary paint for the finish. The pieces were unfired: lathered water colour and a coat of lacquer were used. In a previous interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Austin said that his mother provided scope for his creation by…

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The opening of the ninth National Drawing Exhibition, and a prize giving ceremony, recently held at Castellani House, celebrated the creative talent of local artists. The National Drawing Competition has been a biennial event first presented by Castellani House in 1996, and received unwavering sponsorship from Republic Bank for 15 years until 2010. The 2012 biennial competition, postponed due to a clash in event scheduling last year, is now re-launched with renewed support from the bank. An increase in funding by Republic Bank to more than $700,000, allows the gallery…

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A group of talented and vibrant dramatists, the Buxton Arts Theatre are adamant on showing that great talent can come out from a village that regularly faces stigmatization. The group of youths are known for their thrilling and comedic performances wherever they goes. The recent play, “Mother Island” written by Uso Telford and directed by Chrisandrea Limburgh-Fernandes, received many accolades from the audience at the Drama Festival held at the National Cultural Centre. Although it was unable to cop an award, the audience were totally in love with the group’s…

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The National Gallery is pleased to present the Guyana Women Artists’ Association’s (GWAA) celebration of its 25th annual exhibition at Castellani House, Vlissengen Road. Recent and retrospective works by 12 current members of the association, joined by a young guest artist, present a range of styles and images: from atmospheric views of Guyana’s interior landscapes and interpretations of Caribbean scenes and memories, to textile art featuring collage with social commentary, batik, hand painting and printing, macro photography, pen and ink and graphite drawings, and tableaus of dried flowers, leaves and…

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Guyanese-American artist presents U.S. solo exhibition Carl E. Hazlewood is a Guyanese-American multimedia artist, writer, and curator. His solo exhibition, “Temporality and Objects”, is currently ongoing at Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, 591 Broad Street, Newark, U.S. The exhibition opened on September 26 and will be on view until December 21, 2013. Following close upon this event, Hazlewood will also be part of a two-person exhibition with the brilliant African-born poet/scholar and artist, Olu Oguibe, at FiveMyles Gallery, in Brooklyn, opening November 2 and continuing through December 16, 2013.…

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Digital sculptor/3D character artist Damien Abdool is living his dreams, with his name rolling in the credits of record-breaking Hollywood movies After finishing A Levels in Guyana, Damien Abdool moved to Toronto, Canada, where he pursued a post graduate 3D programme at Humber College where he graduated with honours. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Vancouver where he furthered his studies at the Vancouver Film School and once again graduated with honours. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Damien said that growing up, he was always fascinated by fantasy…

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A series of new paintings highlighting indigenous heritage done by local art veteran George Simon, is currently on display at Castellani House on Vlissengen Road. Simon was born  April 23, 1947, at St Cuthbert’s Mission, located up the Mahaica River. He holds a degree in Fine Art from Portsmouth Polytechnic (1975-78) and a Masters in Field and Analytical Techniques in Archaeology from the University College, London (l994). He served as a lecturer (1978) and assistant principal (1980) at the Burrowes School of Art (BSA). Additionally, he was once appointed as…

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Inspired by his rich Amerindian heritage, Victor Captain has proven to be a promising artist who has created celebrated pieces showcasing his colourful culture. Born Sept. 14, 1991, in the Makushi village of Surama, North Rupununi, Victor attended the primary school in his village and would later participate in the Iwokrama Wildlife Festival in 2001. He discovered a love of painting and pursued this with the encouragement of Makushi artist and art teacher Anil Roberts. He later met venerable Guyanese artist George Simon at the Bina Hill Institute at Annai…

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