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NAGB to Official Open Historic Exhibition Max Taylor: Paper work 1960-1992 (RSVP)
Sep 15, 2009 - 10:50:45 AM

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Nassau, Bahamas - Under the Patronage of The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas & Mrs.Ingraham, The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas cordially invites you to attend The Official Opening of the Historic Exhibition Max Taylor: Paper work 1960-1992 on Friday, 18th September, 2009 at six- thirty in the evening at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, West & West Hill Streets.

The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas is honored to present Maxwell Taylor’s Paperwork as the first in a series of one-person exhibitions dedicated to artists who are the standard bearers in Bahamian Art.

Maxwell Taylor has been an artist for more than forty years (working) in Nassau and the United States. This exhibition is comprised of more than one hundred and fifty works on paper Taylor completed between 1960 and 1992 and are only a fraction of what the artist produced on paper during the period referenced. He states, “My interest is in strong subjects, especially, the downtrodden, and human survival. It is a reality of life.” The images that comprise the exhibition attest to this interest.

Much of Taylor’s work includes images of black Bahamian women for whom he has “a great respect”. This is a reflection of the artists life experiences and “the many struggles” his mother went through as she tried to raise him on her own. He has spoken of being raised by women, the absence of his father and the general failure of black men in society to support women and care for their children.

Taylor’s anecdote for society’s struggles and troubles can be seen in intimate and triumphant works quite diverse in theme and content. He appears to take foundational strength in the bond between mother and child, celebrates transformative leadership, and insists on keeping topics such as immigration front and centre. He sees love as a priority and embraces the soothing power of music as a balm for the soul.

Speaking of himself, Taylor says, “Believe it or not, in spite of my long career and survival in the fine arts, Max Taylor is still learning.” This desire to grow and learn continuously has defined him as an artist. The fatherless boy from West Street Nassau, who against all odds disciplined himself to become an artist, became a teacher, who became a master. We invite you to come and celebrate him with us.

Please RSVP at 328-5800/1 by Wednesday, September 16, 2009.