Maxwell Taylor and Claudette Dean joint exhibition, “Perspectives-The Real & The Imagined” at The Grand Gallery, on April 19th.

Freeport, Bahamas -  Acclaimed artists

Maxwell Taylor is a celebrated artist;  he has appeared alongside iconic Bahamian artists Amos Ferguson, Brent  Malone,  Antonius  Roberts,  Eddie  Minnis and other eminent artists in the documentary, “Artists of the Bahamas."  While distinguished for his paintings his woodcut technique sets  him apart from other artists.  Woodcut is  the art of print making;  it consists  of an image being carved onto the surface of wood, covered in ink and transferred on paper.  Max will be demonstrating his woodcut at the opening of Perspectives - The Real & The Imagined. In addition, Mr Taylor will conduct a session during the day (Saturday) from 2 - 3:30pm for students and interested persons.

Claudette Dean is an established artist well-known for her whimsical striking oil paintings.  She occasionally uses clay, encaustics & mixed media. Her work is a part of the country’s permanent national art collection and she has  been honoured by the Commonwealth  of the Bahamas for  her outstanding  achievements in the realm  of  fine  arts.  Claudette’s  work is also  a  part  of  the Dawn Davies collection  featured in the book “Love and Responsibility” which was recently presented to the Pope by the Prime Minister  of the Bahamas on an official state visit to the Vatican.

Gallery administrator, Toshyia Francois notes that this exhibition is very diverse and will have a variety of pieces that suit various pocketbooks and will appeal to the tastes of art enthusiasts and collectors.  The student of art will find two accomplished artists who they can understudy and probe for insights on how they can improve their craft.

Through this collection both artists transform innovative and imaginative ideas into reality. Their creativity is personified by their perception of the world  in  different ways and to establish connections amongst seemingly unrelated and related wonders.

This exhibition marks The Grand Gallery’s third exhibition for the year and  much like the previous exhibitions The Grand Gallery expect to welcome  Bahamians and visitors from all walks of life to this inspirational exhibition.  Guests to the gallery, which is situated on Retail Street at The Grand Lucayan, will be able to interact with both artists and also exchange views with other guests over a glass of wine or cider.