Joining host, Amanda Coulson, on The Blank Canvas tonight are Tessa Whitehead, curator of the upcoming show at The D’Aguilar Art Foundation, entitled “Diversions” and participating artists Melissa Alcena and Sofia Whitehead.
Take a deep dive into the artistic journey of Antonius Roberts – one of the most revered Bahamian artists of our time. In this exclusive interview conducted by the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB), Antonius shares his insights into the creative process and the inspiration behind his current exhibition “Antonius Roberts: Art, Ecology, and Sacred Spaces.”
On tonight’s Blank Canvas, host Amard Rolle (the NAGB’s Executive Assistant) is joined by Antonius Roberts and Dr Krista Thompson, in anticipation of the opening of his retrospective exhibition this Thursday.
Tonight’s “Blank Canvas” is all about the Central Bank of The Bahamas’ commitment time the arts.
Antonius Roberts, one of The Bahamas’ leading artists, exploring themes of nature, humanity and spirituality through a diverse range of genres. This May, we focus on his piece, “Procession of Females in White Uniforms” as our Artwork of the Month. The painting is a part of the Gallery’s National Collection and currently on view in the Permanent Exhibition “Revisiting An Eye For The Tropics”.
As we approach our 43rd year of Independence, the concept of motion is all too apt. When we think of legal and political motions, the notion of movement itself implies some sort of progression. No matter the circumstances, in the same way that water always flows and finds its way to the ocean despite the obstacles in the way, so it is that Antonius Roberts’ most recent exhibition, ‘Motion’ at his Hillside House gallery on Cumberland Street, intends to evolve Hillside.
Motion’ is more than just a series of paintings. It is a deliberate action to move Hillside House forward. During summer 2016 Hillside will expand its physical offerings and enrich its experience to provide a live, work studio space for artists. These eighteen sketches embody the energy that will motion Hillside House into a place where creative people live and cultural experiences come alive.