The National Gallery will host a discussion on the subject, ‘Meanings in Amerindian Art’, next Wednesday at 5 pm, at its Castellani House premises, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.
Painter and archaeologist George Simon and sculptor Oswald Hussein will lead the discussion, along with sculptor Winslow Craig. They will use examples of their works from the National Collection and artists’ collections, including works by other artists of Amerindian heritage, including Roaland Taylor, Valentine Stoll, Anil Roberts, late ceramist and painter Stephanie Correia and the late wheelchair-bound painter Edward Fredericks, press release from the gallery said.
The artists will speak on the myths, legends, beliefs and ideas of their native culture which have influenced the images and forms in their art, in an informal exchange with the gallery audience. This will take place in the ground floor galleries at Castellani House where the works under discussion will be hung.
The public is cordially invited to attend this event which celebrates Amerindian Heritage Month. Admission is free.
