JUMPING THE BIG BOA
Friday May 4, 2012
Artist Winsom Winsom in her 50th year of work delivered a gripping and intense moment for the Image Factory and art in Belize with the public presentation of Jumping the Big Boa. Just one night prior to a super moon Winsom, draped in deep red, organized a performance injecting dramatic life into multi-media art installation. The Factory was overflowing with a fixated crowd mesmerized by the bold merger of installation and performance art.
See photos below of the opening night performance. All images and video reserved by the artist Winsom Winsom.
Artist Winsom Winsom in her 50th year of work delivered a gripping and intense moment for the Image Factory and art in Belize with the public presentation of Jumping the Big Boa. Just one night prior to a super moon Winsom, draped in deep red, organized a performance injecting dramatic life into multi-media art installation. The Factory was overflowing with a fixated crowd mesmerized by the bold merger of installation and performance art.
See photos below of the opening night performance. All images and video reserved by the artist Winsom Winsom.
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The Minister and Rosewood
Artists Gilvano Swasey and Briheda Haylock collaborate on the animated short below.
Society Killed The Teenager
Channel 5 Belize story
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Channel 7 Belize story
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Flung Wide Open
By Kate Usher
Society Killed the Teenager is an art exhibit which screams ‘we will not be ignored anymore!’ After years of teenagers’ opinions being locked behind room doors, plastered with posters and keep out signs, which were slammed shut after heated exchanges with their parents; the door has now been flung wide open.
Briheda Haylock and Ruhiel Trejo are the young artists featured in Image Factory’s most recent art exhibition. The art in this show are some of the strongest pieces I have seen in a while. Society Killed the Teenager is definitely a step forward for visual art in Belize with its mixed media pieces, graffiti and digital imaging prints.
I asked both artists how they feel about the outcome of the show. Briheda said she hopes that people get the message. She wants to inspire people to be open and to be themselves. “I would hope that people would not care as much about what others think and know that they have a choice to be unique. They could be more open-minded to different genres of art and types of expression.” “I want to inspire people to do the art that they want to do.” said Ruhiel.
Haylock, stating her view on art’s role in society, says art is communication not just for pleasurable use. Art can be used to talk to people and is anti-propaganda. Trejo says that he would like people to create beautiful pieces to put on walls all over the country. “You know, so that we wouldn’t only have ugly ads to look at.”
The artists say they have been receiving feedback already. Briheda said that she felt a lot of judgement from the interviewers. “I notice that they only focus on the depression pieces. They didn’t even look at the love, life and relationship pieces. I think the media feels that I am craving or seeking attention.” What’s wrong with craving attention?
“I’m not craving attention” said Briheda “I’m just evidencing the ignored topics. Most people when they realize that someone is depressed don’t even bother to find out why that person is depressed. They are satisfied with their assumptions.”
Ruhiel says that that the feedback that he has received has been good, bad and indifferent. I asked him which response he liked best. “Good and bad. I don’t like indifference. I don’t want anyone to leave the show not feeling anything at all. There are ideas discussed in each piece, if you are indifferent it means that you have no ideas, and that would be bad.”
The art presented in Society Killed the Teenager may shock, anger or even amuse you; it will most definitely provoke strong emotions. More important than the provocation however is the fact that the youths are speaking, will we listen?
By Kate Usher
Society Killed the Teenager is an art exhibit which screams ‘we will not be ignored anymore!’ After years of teenagers’ opinions being locked behind room doors, plastered with posters and keep out signs, which were slammed shut after heated exchanges with their parents; the door has now been flung wide open.
Briheda Haylock and Ruhiel Trejo are the young artists featured in Image Factory’s most recent art exhibition. The art in this show are some of the strongest pieces I have seen in a while. Society Killed the Teenager is definitely a step forward for visual art in Belize with its mixed media pieces, graffiti and digital imaging prints.
I asked both artists how they feel about the outcome of the show. Briheda said she hopes that people get the message. She wants to inspire people to be open and to be themselves. “I would hope that people would not care as much about what others think and know that they have a choice to be unique. They could be more open-minded to different genres of art and types of expression.” “I want to inspire people to do the art that they want to do.” said Ruhiel.
Haylock, stating her view on art’s role in society, says art is communication not just for pleasurable use. Art can be used to talk to people and is anti-propaganda. Trejo says that he would like people to create beautiful pieces to put on walls all over the country. “You know, so that we wouldn’t only have ugly ads to look at.”
The artists say they have been receiving feedback already. Briheda said that she felt a lot of judgement from the interviewers. “I notice that they only focus on the depression pieces. They didn’t even look at the love, life and relationship pieces. I think the media feels that I am craving or seeking attention.” What’s wrong with craving attention?
“I’m not craving attention” said Briheda “I’m just evidencing the ignored topics. Most people when they realize that someone is depressed don’t even bother to find out why that person is depressed. They are satisfied with their assumptions.”
Ruhiel says that that the feedback that he has received has been good, bad and indifferent. I asked him which response he liked best. “Good and bad. I don’t like indifference. I don’t want anyone to leave the show not feeling anything at all. There are ideas discussed in each piece, if you are indifferent it means that you have no ideas, and that would be bad.”
The art presented in Society Killed the Teenager may shock, anger or even amuse you; it will most definitely provoke strong emotions. More important than the provocation however is the fact that the youths are speaking, will we listen?
The Image Factory Art Foundation announces its latest exhibition Society Killed the Teenager by two young artists Briheda Haylock and Ruhiel Trejo.
The show is a provocative and explosive multi-media experience developed by the two artists over the past six months.
This is the first major public showing of their art by these two SJC Junior College students.
The exhibit explores religious, political, sexual, social and youth issues in a courageous manner.
The media is invited to view the show on Thursday March 15th, 2012 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. The artists will be available.
The exhibit opens to the public on Friday March 16th at 7:00pm and runs for one month.
The show is a provocative and explosive multi-media experience developed by the two artists over the past six months.
This is the first major public showing of their art by these two SJC Junior College students.
The exhibit explores religious, political, sexual, social and youth issues in a courageous manner.
The media is invited to view the show on Thursday March 15th, 2012 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. The artists will be available.
The exhibit opens to the public on Friday March 16th at 7:00pm and runs for one month.
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THE BELIZE SHOW
The Image Factory Art Foundation announces its first exhibition for the New Year THE BELIZE SHOW by Hubert Neal
The display will be opened on Friday January 13, 2012 at 7pm.
"In drawing studio back in college, my favorite professor walked over to me and examined my drawing for about 5 minutes. he then gave me a compliment and posed a question in one breath. He said, 'you draw like a master, but, can you make art?' I got the message."
Born in Belize and now living in the United States Neal is introducing his work for the first time in Belize. His studied at Cornell University Ithaca, New York and The Chicago
Academy for the Arts Chicago, Illinois. In 2010 he exhibited ‘the dudus chronicles’ at the Grosvenor Galleries in Kingston, Jamaica. Since 1997 his works have been exhibited in New York, Chicago, and Miami. In 2001 he worked briefly at the Amandala newspaper in Belize as a photojournalist.
The works for The Belize Show include paintings, drawings and photographs. They are strong samples of the intense graphic and conceptual emphasis that Neal’s work embodies.
On Friday January 13 the press is invited to meet the artist at 10:oo am at the Image Factory.
Information on the artist = www.hubertnealjr.com Information on the show = contact: Yasser Musa at imagefactory70@yahoo.com or Gilvano Swasey at 625-1625
The display will be opened on Friday January 13, 2012 at 7pm.
"In drawing studio back in college, my favorite professor walked over to me and examined my drawing for about 5 minutes. he then gave me a compliment and posed a question in one breath. He said, 'you draw like a master, but, can you make art?' I got the message."
Born in Belize and now living in the United States Neal is introducing his work for the first time in Belize. His studied at Cornell University Ithaca, New York and The Chicago
Academy for the Arts Chicago, Illinois. In 2010 he exhibited ‘the dudus chronicles’ at the Grosvenor Galleries in Kingston, Jamaica. Since 1997 his works have been exhibited in New York, Chicago, and Miami. In 2001 he worked briefly at the Amandala newspaper in Belize as a photojournalist.
The works for The Belize Show include paintings, drawings and photographs. They are strong samples of the intense graphic and conceptual emphasis that Neal’s work embodies.
On Friday January 13 the press is invited to meet the artist at 10:oo am at the Image Factory.
Information on the artist = www.hubertnealjr.com Information on the show = contact: Yasser Musa at imagefactory70@yahoo.com or Gilvano Swasey at 625-1625
I AM FREE
On Saturday December 3rd the Image Factory Shop teamed up with Mali, Pen and Ingrid Cayetano to launch the newly renovated children’s section of the bookstore by featuring We Are Free.
We Are Free is a children’s book by Mali Cayetano, a painter, designer and musician. We Are Free, first published in German and now available in English, was presented for the first time in Belize in May of 2010. The book tells the story of three Garifuna children who are transported to the past by a Paradise bird. The time travel allows them to see their ancestors’ journey from Africa to St. Vincent, then from Honduras to Belize. The book has very vibrant shapes and colours and beautifully illustrates the adventure of the three children on the journey.
This event served as an inauguration of ‘Saturdays at the Factory Shop.’ On Saturdays, children will be able to come to the bookstore to do art lessons and be a part of the children’s book club. This is just one of the future initiatives that the bookstore is embarking on to promote reading and expression in the Belizean youth.
We Are Free is a children’s book by Mali Cayetano, a painter, designer and musician. We Are Free, first published in German and now available in English, was presented for the first time in Belize in May of 2010. The book tells the story of three Garifuna children who are transported to the past by a Paradise bird. The time travel allows them to see their ancestors’ journey from Africa to St. Vincent, then from Honduras to Belize. The book has very vibrant shapes and colours and beautifully illustrates the adventure of the three children on the journey.
This event served as an inauguration of ‘Saturdays at the Factory Shop.’ On Saturdays, children will be able to come to the bookstore to do art lessons and be a part of the children’s book club. This is just one of the future initiatives that the bookstore is embarking on to promote reading and expression in the Belizean youth.
PENTA PAINT UP THE PLACE
November 16, 2011
This morning the Image Factory came alive with students, teachers, parents and art enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year'swinner of the Penta Paint Up the Place Art Competition. Amir Smith of 3B emerged the overall winner. His entire class was there to witness the joyous moment and celebrate this amazing achievement. Amir won $500 cash, his school to be painted and his mural to be placed prominently on the SJC campus. Andrew Hunter (4B), Marvin Vernon (4B), Taryn Thompson (4B), Eldon Simmons (4B), and Takaki Yanai (1st form) all made it to the top 12 in the competition. Their works will be featured on a Penta 2012 calendar.
This morning the Image Factory came alive with students, teachers, parents and art enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the announcement of this year'swinner of the Penta Paint Up the Place Art Competition. Amir Smith of 3B emerged the overall winner. His entire class was there to witness the joyous moment and celebrate this amazing achievement. Amir won $500 cash, his school to be painted and his mural to be placed prominently on the SJC campus. Andrew Hunter (4B), Marvin Vernon (4B), Taryn Thompson (4B), Eldon Simmons (4B), and Takaki Yanai (1st form) all made it to the top 12 in the competition. Their works will be featured on a Penta 2012 calendar.
Body + Art - Steve Mossiah
On Friday November 4, 2011 Body + Art an exhibition of paintings and tattoo image samples by Steve Mossiah opened to a crowd of family, friends and Image Factory loyalists. Steve Mossiah gave a detailed account of his life in art and his journey to become one of the most notable Tattoo artists currently working in Belize today.
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THE 1981 PROJECT by yasser musa
(L-R) Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Prime Minister of Belize George Price and Governor General of Belize Dame Minita Gordon, September 21, 1981, Belmopan
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Independence Celebration
Photos taken by Fr. Dick Pearl, S.J. 1981 - 1983
Independence Is Just The Beginning
Photos courtesy The Craig Family Collection. Independence Day September 21, 1981, Belmopan
