Max Taylor working with LCIS grade four students
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Nassau, Bahamas - Renowned Bahamian artist, Max Taylor,
visited the LCIS campus this week to work with the Grade Four students
on his legendary linoleum print techniques.
The students enjoyed working with
Mr. Taylor, who commented, "I've always found it exciting to work
with children, especially when they can learn and grasp and enjoy what
they are doing. Children, when they really focus on what they
are doing, create a world of their own, which makes them happy.
It’s a pleasure to have this opportunity to try and teach them what
I know."
Mr. Taylor’s visit was the first
of many visits planned by Bahamian artists organized by the school’s
new Art Institute.
The LCIS Art Institute was kicked-off
in June 2009 with students, staff, parents and community members attending
an Art Show & Auction, which showcased the student’s interpretations
of Bahamian culture wonderfully and colorfully. Artist Antonius Roberts
who recently installed a unique art space on campus, featuring works
by Roberts, Brent Malone, Max Taylor and many other famous Bahamian
artists, spearheads this exciting new initiative. The space will
provide LCIS students the opportunity to appreciate world-class art
pieces, as well as give them the chance to display their own creations
alongside those famous artists.
Mr. Roberts commented on the new
initiative, “This exciting project will allow for students to experience
practical exchanges with some of our celebrated artists like Kendall
Hanna, John Cox, Jessica Colebrooke, Heino Schmid and others.
It was wonderful to see Max working with the students and most importantly,
for the students to be so receptive and appreciative of having the opportunity
to meet him! The Institute is about building bridges. I am excited to
see how expansive this bridge will become.”
NAGB to Official Open Historic Exhibition Max Taylor: Paper work 1960-1992 (RSVP)
