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
