By Venessa Deosaran
- ‘Artist Prack’
Intricate strokes of a kaleidoscope of colours are drawn on plain canvas as the U.S.- based Guyanese artist Praimchand Hookumchand, popularly known as ‘Artist Prack’, relives his childhood memories of his beloved home, Guyana.
In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, the artist said he grew up in Enterprise on the East Coast of Demerara. He was raised in a working class family and attended Enterprise Primary School then Annandale Secondary.
In his teenage years, during the 70s, the artist discovered his creative streak. He started drawing with pencils and pens, showcasing his art on t-shirts.
In the 80s, he moved on to number plates and minibus designs. Since he had a fulltime job, his art had to be done on a part-time basis.
- ‘Country Living’
In 1991, he migrated to Suriname then to French Guiana where he lived for a while. Now living in the United States for the past 18 years, the artist has developed this creativity.
“My love for art has motivated me to be better, and this has developed into a passion for painting creative pieces. Being in the U. S. and having better tools and opportunities, I’ve decided to work as a fulltime artist,” he said.
Hookumchand’s inspiration comes from people around him who were supportive of his career from the beginning. Additionally, he is inspired by other artists. He has studied their techniques, which he has incorporated with his own distinct styles, to create outstanding paintings. He has looked to American artist Bob Ross and Thomas Kinkade, who helped him to understand lights and shades, and Michael Angelo where he gets his inspiration in creating murals.
The self-taught artist passionately paints about his Guyanese background, history and culture.
- ‘Guyana Koka’
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