The LOFTT Studio, located above Drink! Bistro & Lounge in Woodbrook, was the venue for the first PrideTT LGTBQ+ art exhibition and cocktail reception, last Monday evening. The event was hosted by PrideTT president Rudolph Hanamji, was attended by several artists and people involved in the entertainment industry, and featured the works of a number … Continue reading
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The emergence of Andrew J Fitt (June 28, 2019)
Digital artist and writer Andrew J. Fitt’s latest creations can be viewed as part of the art exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, currently taking place at NAPA, UTT. The exhibition continues until June 30. Fitt’s pieces are mosaic-like, with rich deep colours and hidden depths which draw the viewer in. While he does not create … Continue reading
Emergence ends on Sunday (June 26, 2019)
VisualArt Galleries’ latest exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, is currently taking place at the UTT NAPA Campus, Keate Street, Port-of-Spain. The exhibition, which runs until June 30, showcases the work of 26 emerging artists. The artists whose work is on display include: Andrew Fitt, Annalise Dos Ramos, Dunieski Lora Pileta, Douha Aboud, Enaldo Byno, E.R.R, … Continue reading
Exhibition of the creative work continues (June 22, 2019)
The Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI STA) is currently hosting its annual exhibition of the creative work produced by the final year students of the Fine Arts and Design disciplines within the Visual Arts Degree Programme. The exhibition can be viewed until June … Continue reading
Think Art to raise funds (June 20, 2019)
The upcoming THINK art exhibition at THINKARTWORKTT Studio is a fundraiser for artist Safiya Hoyte as she prepares to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The exhibition begins on June 22 at 7 pm and continues until July 8. Hoyte said she has received a partial academic scholarship, which she will … Continue reading
Manifesting Africa through Ozy Merrique (May 28, 2019)
The Crownsland collection is the latest creative endeavour of artisan Ozy Merrique. The exhibition runs from May 30 to June 6 at Grundlos Kollektiv, 11 Cipriani Boulevard, Port-of-Spain. Merrique has been immersed in the creative arts for many years, moving between music, poetry, writing and art. He said his work is strongly individualistic, and “his … Continue reading
Six jewellers explore Dharma (May 9, 2019)
Jewelbox: Dharma is the latest presentation of Y Art Gallery and runs from May 5 to 25. It explores the various meanings and interpretations of dharma through the work of six jewellers. The featured artists are Jade Drakes, Janice Derrick, Mairi Millar, Rachel Ross, Barbara Jardine and Sonya Sanchez-Arias. Dharma is a key concept with … Continue reading
Art exhibition celebrates the angels among us (April 18, 2019)
Who are the angels in your life? The upcoming interactive art exhibition and charity fundraising event, I See Angels, explores this theme through the eyes of five artists. The event, which was conceptualised by mixed media artist Anika Plowden-Corentin, brings together five amazing artists: abstract artist Joy Luk Pat, abstract expressionist artist Leela Makha, photographer … Continue reading
Colouring for adults: Dreamscapes by Chinyere Brown (April 15, 2019)
In recent years, colouring books for adults have become more and more popular. A local version, Dreamscapes, has been created by artist and sociologist Chinyere Brown. Brown, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Trinidad and has a Guyanese mother, said she was inspired to create a colouring book with Caribbean motifs and familiar … Continue reading
Hyperion offers official ink (March 29, 2019)
Hyperion Design and Tattoo Studios Limited in St. James is the brain child of Melvyn “Mello” Edwards. The company, which was established in 2018, offers a wide range of design and branding services, with a focus on originality. Edwards said the company began as an experiment while at a previous job. “I created the studio … Continue reading
