Popopstudios Archive

Tonight’s radio show welcomes guest Stephen Savage, a visiting scholar who knew Amos well and has written the introductory essay for the NAGB’s soon-to-be-published “Amos Ferguson: Bahamian Outsider” exhibition catalogue.

Artist Jace McKinney: A little over a year ago, I had a conversation with a teacher from the Government High School who shared with me the story of a young man who was a victim of gang violence. This story struck a cord in my heart as she expressed his dreams and desires. It resonates with me to this very day. For me, this young man’s story was a symbol of all the young lives cut short, reminding me of the wealth of diverse beauty, dreams and personalities that are lost.

With another school year coming to a close, many parents are turning their attention to fun yet dynamic summer activities to keep their kids on their toes. From sailing to music to sport camps, there is something for everyone these days – and in the midst of options, Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts offers a four-week art camp that is sure to stimulate creativity.

It’s not often that an entire body of artistic work can provide such a complex experience as that provided by Susan Moir Mackay. Her mixed media conceptual pieces, in all their exposed vulnerability, invite endless interpretations from viewers willing to confront uncomfortable abject realities about humanity.

Only a few years after his death, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas presents a retrospective of Amos Ferguson’s work in “Amos Ferguson: Bahamian Outsider”, opening May 24, cementing his great legacy and influence in Bahamian art history.

An exhibition celebrating wellness opened to an excited crowd on May 17 at The Ladder Gallery in the New Providence Community Center.

On Sunday, May 20th 2012, from 2 – 4pm, The Hub in Nassau is hosting a selection from the work of Grand Bahama artist, Susan Moir Mackay.

Mackay’s themes look beyond the surface of our lives, into deeper truths… Her pieces give life to thoughts regarding society, women, healing, love and pain, and oftentimes the viewer’s habitual perspective is challenged.

Mackay will be on hand at The Hub to chat about her work.

“Nurturing Brotherhood” will not only exhibit work from some of the most talented men in The Bahamas, but also mark the beginning of a promising mentorship program. In an effort to unify the young male Bahamian community through the arts, PTAP has paired both professional artists and designers with high school students to produce a body of work that they will exhibit alongside each other.

“All citizens of the Bahamas, through formal and informal education, will fully understand and appreciate our culture and the heritage of our language, music, expressions, food, religion, and myths,” stated the 2012 PLP Charter for Governance.