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The showers of rain were ignored by the hundreds of Jamaicans continually filtering through the gates of the Forestry Department, last weekend.
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A feast of art & craft
published: Sunday | December 24, 2006
Anthea McGibbon, Gleaner Writer
The showers of rain were ignored by the hundreds of Jamaicans continually filtering through the gates of the Forestry Department, last weekend. They were drawn to the annual Arts and Craft Fair - a creative clay feast - by the Potter's Association, spread across the grounds of 178 Constant Spring Road.
Navigation was easy through the booths displaying skills convincing of Jamaica's readiness for the international scene in the spectrum of creative ideas.
The fair displayed more than clay pieces, being extended to include works made from materials such as bamboo, wood, marblestone and paper, all in a panoply.
Members of the Jamaica Guild of Artists and independent exhibitors such as Pauline Levy with her well-groomed phalaenopsis orchids were complementary.
The work of Alphanso Blake, one representative of the Jamaican Artist Alliance continues to be arresting. The artist who initially developed a cubistic technique to add rhythm to his original landscapes, displayed his fascination with Black women and the Jamaican musical culture. His semi-abstract, yet, soul stirring pieces included 'In My Mood', 'Sweet Jamaican Music,' 'African Vibes', 'Mother', and demonstrated well his command over the palette knife as he bore out the themes of music, joy, life.
Anthea McGibbon, a graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts has over 10 years experience in the fields of visual arts and journalism. Write to islandartattack@yahoo.co.uk or anthea.mcgibbon@gleanerjm.com
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Posted on Jan 20, 2007 21:33pm by admin
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