The Hub served as the venue for the Art of Can Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Nassau, Bahamas -Tiffany Darling’s piece “ Unforgetta-BULL Moments” captured the top spot at the local leg of the Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition held on Friday night at The Hub, earning its place in the regional exhibition carded for Kingston, Jamaica October 1st - 11th.

It was a memorable night for all of the 200+ attendees of the exhibition where fifteen (15) diverse pieces including a work of body art, were on display. The Art of Can competition was free and open to all inspired Bahamian artists where the intent was a creative interpretation of the iconic Red Bull can. The exhibition was a first for tTe Bahamas and local artists didn’t disappoint.

Deliberating judges expressed their pleasure with this innovative event concept and remarked at the great talent shown by the artists in the range of their submissions. Renowned Bahamian sculptor Antonius Roberts, along with the Ministry of Culture’s Angelique McKay and talented collage artist Sue Katz rounded off the expert panel of critics. Pieces were judged based on the extent of their Creativity, Construction and Conceptual Execution.

Unforgetta-BULL Moments with winning artist Tiffany Darling now on her way to Jamaica Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Darling’s piece was unanimously chosen as the winner with judge Roberts commenting that it was indeed outstanding given Darling’s use of every part of the Red Bull Can in the creation of a 3ft multi-tiered wedding cake. Italia Williams’ second place body art design entitled “ Gives U Wings” was showcased on a live model that drew many photographs and great crowd interest. Bahamian artist Dorman Stubbs was nudged into third place with his noted piece “ Flying Bull Fish” that creatively incorporated the medium of glass.

The exhibition was organised under the direction of Jonathan Murray and Margot Bethel of The Hub. The venue was an apt location for the Art of Can given the eclectic mix of artistic activities typically hosted in this creative space. In attendance were art aficionados, Friends of Red Bull and well-known members of the Junkanoo fraternity.

Red Bull Art of Can has a long international history which began in Europe in 2000. Since then, exhibits have been hosted all over the world including Prague, Zurich, London, Dublin, Dubai, Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw and Amsterdam. Some U.S. cities that have hosted Red Bull Art of Can exhibits include Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston and Chicago.

Antonius Roberts, acclaimed Bahamian artist judging piece at the Art of Can Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Gives U Wings a work of body paint by Italia Williams placed second at the Art of Can Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Local collage artist and Art of Can judge Sue Katz Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Da Bomb by Margot Bethel admired by Art of Can attendees Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Rosemary McPhee's entry entitled High Glow Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Adjuah Cleare taking the stage in showcasing her Art of Can submission Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Red Bull Art of Can engages local enthusiasts at The Hub Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Red Bull Music by young artist Jave Martin Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Noted entry Sea Wings by auto body work specialist Elmon Mortimer Photo: Farreno Ferguson

Third place piece Flying Bullfish by Dorman Stubbs Photo: Farreno Ferguson