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Roots of a Contemporary Alchemist

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:58:34 EDT

Transforming Spaces opens next weekend – 24th and 25th March. The annual event that takes tour buses around art galleries in New Providence for a feast of art, has a twist this year. The organisers sent out a call for proposals based on the theme “Fibre”, specifically a re-imagining of indigenous fibre.

It seems to me that with every piece of art I make, I hit a moment where I curse that I ever had the idea! This moment hit me very clearly when standing in Port Lucaya on a cool dark winters evening, with my pink folder in hand, pen and a pair of scissors handy, as I approached a young woman sitting on a step busily typing on her laptop.

She is surrounded by others who, like her, are taking advantage of free wifi...

Local artist to present, "Introduction to Inspiration" as ARTiculate TALKS are launched

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:54:37 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - Art Nucleus presents, "Introduction to Inspiration: One degree to Brilliance" with artist Susan Moir Mackay BA (hons) on Thursday 22nd September 2011 at L’Utopia from 8-9pm.

Looking at what it takes to create personal brilliance, this short talk will show easy ways to inspire creativity, push boundaries, and will follow the creative process
from brainstorming to finished project. Open conversation at the conclusion.
Please join us and bring your friends! Free to Artist, Patron of the Arts and Benefactor members; non-members: $5.00 (minimum) donation towards ongoing art projects. Art Nucleus is located off East Sunrise Highway...

The launch of Art Nucleus

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:14:29 EDT

"Art Nucleus is situated in L'Utiopia, Les Fountains, E. Sunrise Highway Grand Bahamas, The Bahamas. We are a collective of fine artists; painters, sculptors, poets, writers, film makers, play writers, conceptual artists, photographers, who are committed to encouraging and supporting each other in our art process and work. We offer a place in the community to foster art and artists through space, equipment, mentoring, exhibitions, events, workshops, and talks”.

Jacki Boss and Susan Moir Mackay are professional artists living in Grand Bahama who have a common understanding that artists thrive when supported by each other and communities thrive when art is entrenched in the fabric of its society...

(Streaming Audio) Into the Crimson Room - Truth or Taboo

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:00:41 EDT

I find it inspiring, exciting and fascinating to read about women artists that are expressing themselves and their art in a surprisingly fresh way, even though many of the artists have been working since the 60’s.

The art work is diverse, ranging from installations to performance art, new media, painting, patchwork, photography, and ceramics.

What appeals to me is the raw energy and unflinching truths that are portrayed. There is a steady gaze of comprehension, comprehension of the artists self and comprehension of the context – society- in which the artist exists. Self – being the pivotal point of reference for a large amount of the work...

A State of Brilliance

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:16:32 EDT

My latest rant: It was a windy day - I confess. And the march up and down Midshipman had done little to quell my feverish mind. So by the time my friend happened to bump into me on the last stretch before the corner to my house, I was still burning with words that had not managed to be tugged out of my head by the wind!

A patient woman - she stood and listened.

We ended with an agreement to make crowns for her upcoming birthday.

Sadly we didn't, some ideas need preparation to be born….but my topic that day has still been gestating in my mind...