Starting September 1, 2011 an online exhibit
VISIT KATE USHER'S ONLINE EXHIBIT
 | In August 2005 the Image Factory Art Foundation published a special catalogue book commemorating the 10th anniversary of the organization. Here we present electronically the book for you to download and read.
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I. Myrtle Palacio presents 2 NEW books
Two New Books released
On Wednesday June 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. two new books were presented at the Image Factory to the public Adügǘrahani: A Walk Through Garifuna Spiritualism and Electoral Politics in Belize: The Naked Truth by I Myrtle Palacio.
Palacio wrote the Garifuna spiritualism book to document traditional knowledge—the Dugu and all nine rituals associated with the ceremony, to investigate the misunderstood phenomenon of Garifuna spiritualism and to raise awareness to anomalies. The author makes special thanks to Garifuna icon and Buyei John Mariano who inspired, persued and permitted research to pass on knowledge to the next generation and in whose memory this detailed description was written.
She researched the Electoral Politics Book to contribute to the discourse on enhancing the quality of democracy--the culture of international election observation, safeguarding and strengthening democratic institutions, electoral systems and management. The book presents an overview of the system of governance from the public meeting to the National Assembly and tracks voter behaviour via voter turnout.
I Myrtle Palacio served as a teacher at primary and tertiary levels in Belize. She served in the public service for almost 10 years introducing voter education and the computerization of the electoral database. In the private sector she pioneered the computer industry and political polling culture in Belize. She is self-educated to the graduate school level in urban studies specializing in social planning and community development. Palacio has published in the areas of socio-cultural and socio-political topics since 1990. She has dedicated the second book to her grandchildren and their generation of Belizeans.
The books will be on sale for $40BZ each at the Image Factory shop, the Angelus Press, Brodies and other places where books are sold. You can contact the author directly at dabina2000@yahoo.com and belizeglessima.research@yahoo.com or on Facebook at Myrtle Palacio.
Palacio wrote the Garifuna spiritualism book to document traditional knowledge—the Dugu and all nine rituals associated with the ceremony, to investigate the misunderstood phenomenon of Garifuna spiritualism and to raise awareness to anomalies. The author makes special thanks to Garifuna icon and Buyei John Mariano who inspired, persued and permitted research to pass on knowledge to the next generation and in whose memory this detailed description was written.
She researched the Electoral Politics Book to contribute to the discourse on enhancing the quality of democracy--the culture of international election observation, safeguarding and strengthening democratic institutions, electoral systems and management. The book presents an overview of the system of governance from the public meeting to the National Assembly and tracks voter behaviour via voter turnout.
I Myrtle Palacio served as a teacher at primary and tertiary levels in Belize. She served in the public service for almost 10 years introducing voter education and the computerization of the electoral database. In the private sector she pioneered the computer industry and political polling culture in Belize. She is self-educated to the graduate school level in urban studies specializing in social planning and community development. Palacio has published in the areas of socio-cultural and socio-political topics since 1990. She has dedicated the second book to her grandchildren and their generation of Belizeans.
The books will be on sale for $40BZ each at the Image Factory shop, the Angelus Press, Brodies and other places where books are sold. You can contact the author directly at dabina2000@yahoo.com and belizeglessima.research@yahoo.com or on Facebook at Myrtle Palacio.
A HISTORY OF BELIZE IN 13 CHAPTERS
book cover
On Monday June 20th at 10:00 am at the Image Factory the 2nd edition of 13 Chapters of a History of Belize by Assad Shoman now called a history of Belize in 13 Chapters was presented. At the presentation Dr. Carla Barnett delivered an overview of the new book and the author Assad Shoman made some brief remarks.The book is published by the Angelus Press.
“It is nearly 20 years since the first edition of Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize and much has happened since then. Thus, there was a clear need for a new edition and Assad Shoman is to be congratulated for taking on the task. The result is an impressive journey through several centuries of Belizean history that brings the story up to date while sharpening the focus and shortening the treatment of the period before 1990 given in the first edition.
Shoman has managed to limit the new edition to thirteen chapters despite adding much new material. This covers the internal politics of Belize up to 2008, the impact of globalization on the country and the twists and turns of the diferendum withGuatemala. The treatment of the latter is exceptionally good and, if the dispute ever goes to the International Court of Justice, this book would be an excellent starting place for the general reader.” - Victor Bulmer-Thomas
“It is nearly 20 years since the first edition of Thirteen Chapters of a History of Belize and much has happened since then. Thus, there was a clear need for a new edition and Assad Shoman is to be congratulated for taking on the task. The result is an impressive journey through several centuries of Belizean history that brings the story up to date while sharpening the focus and shortening the treatment of the period before 1990 given in the first edition.
Shoman has managed to limit the new edition to thirteen chapters despite adding much new material. This covers the internal politics of Belize up to 2008, the impact of globalization on the country and the twists and turns of the diferendum withGuatemala. The treatment of the latter is exceptionally good and, if the dispute ever goes to the International Court of Justice, this book would be an excellent starting place for the general reader.” - Victor Bulmer-Thomas
CITIZENS OF DECADENCE
book cover
welcome. congratulations to bastien. he found the light switch and turned it on. when-- “they have all gone to bed in the bed of their choices.” – dr seuss. why do we learn to read? when we don’t like reading? why do we learn to write, when all we do is punch in text messages, the restraining orders of our intimacy? today we present
Citizens of Decadence by Bastien Cantareul
on the surface it is a small book of poems. about 5 inches wide and 8 inches high. set in a sans-serif font inside and a wild decadent font outside. but if you read these poems, you will realize that at 17 Bastien has opened his eyes not just to consume light /but to become “an insurgent to uncertainty”/as he says, “Won’t follow darkness. Won’t follow suit. I mourn your blindness.”
Poets must manage light and loneliness is essential.
Poets need to learn how to disable their Facebook wall.
Poets need to publish their works online every day.
Poets need to write things with their hands sometimes. Write in fragments to the bitter end.
If you expect instant gratification, then prepare for familiarity with disappointment. Things take centuries to change. So start working.
yasser musa/ Wednesday 15 June 2011/Image Factory, Belize City
Citizens of Decadence by Bastien Cantareul
on the surface it is a small book of poems. about 5 inches wide and 8 inches high. set in a sans-serif font inside and a wild decadent font outside. but if you read these poems, you will realize that at 17 Bastien has opened his eyes not just to consume light /but to become “an insurgent to uncertainty”/as he says, “Won’t follow darkness. Won’t follow suit. I mourn your blindness.”
Poets must manage light and loneliness is essential.
Poets need to learn how to disable their Facebook wall.
Poets need to publish their works online every day.
Poets need to write things with their hands sometimes. Write in fragments to the bitter end.
If you expect instant gratification, then prepare for familiarity with disappointment. Things take centuries to change. So start working.
yasser musa/ Wednesday 15 June 2011/Image Factory, Belize City
New Book Citizens of Decadence released
Wednesday 15 June 2011
The Image Factory Art Foundation invites you to the public presentation of Citizens of Decadence by Bastien Cantareul on Wednesday June 15, 2011 at 10am at the Image Factory. The poet will be on hand to present his first book and perform a few of his works.
Born in Belize City and raised in Corozal, Bastien Cantareul started writing at an early age, using music as a basis for his poetry. His writing springs from lyrics he writes for his band. He is seventeen. He also writes visual poetry which you can view on line.
On writing he states, “Writing helps me deal/cope with daily life, helps me relax and get my feelings out.”
He was provoked to write and publish the book by his girlfriend who is an avid reader. His expectations from the audience is that they understand what he is saying about the world and Belize and people’s attitudes and actions in relation to decadence or corruption in all of us.
The book will be available from the Image Factory Shop or you can contact Bastien directly on Facebook at Citizens of Decadence.
Wednesday 15 June 2011
The Image Factory Art Foundation invites you to the public presentation of Citizens of Decadence by Bastien Cantareul on Wednesday June 15, 2011 at 10am at the Image Factory. The poet will be on hand to present his first book and perform a few of his works.
Born in Belize City and raised in Corozal, Bastien Cantareul started writing at an early age, using music as a basis for his poetry. His writing springs from lyrics he writes for his band. He is seventeen. He also writes visual poetry which you can view on line.
On writing he states, “Writing helps me deal/cope with daily life, helps me relax and get my feelings out.”
He was provoked to write and publish the book by his girlfriend who is an avid reader. His expectations from the audience is that they understand what he is saying about the world and Belize and people’s attitudes and actions in relation to decadence or corruption in all of us.
The book will be available from the Image Factory Shop or you can contact Bastien directly on Facebook at Citizens of Decadence.
3040 opens with BIG crowd
Friday 6 May 2011
Last night the Image Factory space was swarming with hundreds of joyous students, parents and friends for the opening of the 3040 art exhibition. The hype had been building for weeks on Facebook and from the size of the turnout it was certainly one of the largest crowds the Image Factory has seen in its 16 years of artistic presentations.
A brief ceremony was held on the Factory deck overlooking the Haulover Creek honouring Mrs Michele Perdomo for her thirty eight years of service as an art teacher at St. John’s College. Mr. Kirkland Smith, Art Centre director and Ms Dianne Lindo, SJC Provost presented a bouquet and commemorative plaque to a gracious Mrs. Perdomo.
Press Release
The Image Factory Art Foundation in collaboration with the Belize Art Centre presents 3040 an art exhibition. The show includes drawing, painting, sculpture and photography.
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Belizean Independence and 40 years of our art program at St. John’s College. Come and experience an exciting exhibition involving over 500 works of art by students from St. John’s College (High School and Junior College), Maud Williams High School, E.P. Yorke, Sadie Vernon and St. Catherine Academy.
The students and teachers of the Art Centre agreed to organize this art show to acknowledge and recognize that the right to express ourselves freely is a gift that we must cherish and hold strong as a pillar of our national development.
1971 – 2011
The art program at St. John’s College began as an art club in 1970 with six students. In 1971 - 72, the High School study hall period at 11:05 am was used for the first art classes.
The art program was formalized in 1979 when Father Leo Weber, SJ hired Mrs. Michele Perdomo as the first full time art teacher. His support was vital to the program’s growth as art struggled to make the transition from an extracurricular activity or extra class to a fully integrated subject on the timetable.
In May 2001 the art program moved into its current home the Art Centre. The program has expanded to serve students from Edward P. Yorke High School, Sadie Vernon Technical High School, St. Catherine’s Academy and more recently, Maud Williams High School.
Today, at least 250 students do art at the Art Centre under the guidance of four full time art teachers.
The mission of the Art Centre is to promote and oversee the growth and development of the visual arts in all primary and secondary schools. A new digital lab for new media arts is being developed to meet the needs of the contemporary visual art environment. The Art Centre program continues to grow after 40 years.
Last night the Image Factory space was swarming with hundreds of joyous students, parents and friends for the opening of the 3040 art exhibition. The hype had been building for weeks on Facebook and from the size of the turnout it was certainly one of the largest crowds the Image Factory has seen in its 16 years of artistic presentations.
A brief ceremony was held on the Factory deck overlooking the Haulover Creek honouring Mrs Michele Perdomo for her thirty eight years of service as an art teacher at St. John’s College. Mr. Kirkland Smith, Art Centre director and Ms Dianne Lindo, SJC Provost presented a bouquet and commemorative plaque to a gracious Mrs. Perdomo.
Press Release
The Image Factory Art Foundation in collaboration with the Belize Art Centre presents 3040 an art exhibition. The show includes drawing, painting, sculpture and photography.
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Belizean Independence and 40 years of our art program at St. John’s College. Come and experience an exciting exhibition involving over 500 works of art by students from St. John’s College (High School and Junior College), Maud Williams High School, E.P. Yorke, Sadie Vernon and St. Catherine Academy.
The students and teachers of the Art Centre agreed to organize this art show to acknowledge and recognize that the right to express ourselves freely is a gift that we must cherish and hold strong as a pillar of our national development.
1971 – 2011
The art program at St. John’s College began as an art club in 1970 with six students. In 1971 - 72, the High School study hall period at 11:05 am was used for the first art classes.
The art program was formalized in 1979 when Father Leo Weber, SJ hired Mrs. Michele Perdomo as the first full time art teacher. His support was vital to the program’s growth as art struggled to make the transition from an extracurricular activity or extra class to a fully integrated subject on the timetable.
In May 2001 the art program moved into its current home the Art Centre. The program has expanded to serve students from Edward P. Yorke High School, Sadie Vernon Technical High School, St. Catherine’s Academy and more recently, Maud Williams High School.
Today, at least 250 students do art at the Art Centre under the guidance of four full time art teachers.
The mission of the Art Centre is to promote and oversee the growth and development of the visual arts in all primary and secondary schools. A new digital lab for new media arts is being developed to meet the needs of the contemporary visual art environment. The Art Centre program continues to grow after 40 years.
Among the Carnival, the Church and the Cannibals
a presentation by Yasser Musa
On April 4, 2011 at the Mexico-Belize Seminar III on Social and Cultural Dynamics across Borders University of Belize, Belmopan
On April 4, 2011 at the Mexico-Belize Seminar III on Social and Cultural Dynamics across Borders University of Belize, Belmopan
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el fleco
El Fleco is a signpost spot in art for Belize. Here we have an artist whose life is her work. At 24, she’s already been secretary, art student, teacher and girlfriend. She dropped out of art school. She resigned a few times. At the core, El Fleco is an artist. She says dormant, I say conceptual. She is honest. I asked Kate if I could write and design a book about her 24 year old life not because I am fascinated by the idea to “turn up the lights”, but because I want the rest of our population especially those with social power to recognize that our educational and cultural foundations are based in theatrical fakery. We have too many institutions void, bankrupt and lacking in diligence. Our sense of urgency is becoming extinct. - el fleco, post-script by yasser musa, march 4, 2011 DOWNLOAD el fleco
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The Image Factory Art Foundation announces its latest event el fleco + vixens, bitches and whores seriously misunderstood women an exhibition by Kate Usher and Jill Burgess.
El fleco is Kate Usher’s section of the show. El fleco started as a Facebook album and has now been brought into an exhibit format with four art installations and an electronic book. One installation titled Resignation features four massive images of the artist with resignation letters from her positions as artist, girlfriend, secretary and teacher. Another piece will involve the visitors to the show being photographed wearing a Kanye West white sunshades. An electronic book el fleco has been developed by Yasser Musa as part of the exhibition.
Vixens, bitches and whores is Jill Burgess’ section of the show which involves a set of paintings. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio Jill now lives and works in San Pedro Columbia, Toledo. Her interest in art developed and encouraged in AM High school (College) with drawing, painting, printing and costume design. Her creative efforts later developed through batik, cooking and tattooing
Jill states, “embracing different cultures has taught me to appreciate and learn from our differences and understanding the underlying similarities we all share. I have always been fascinated with stories and mythology and symbolism. After a 10 year interlude of focusing on the unique Kriol culture of Belize, I have been reacquainting myself with some old friends wandering around in my subconscious. That's where I began to dust off some old legends and myths.”
El fleco is Kate Usher’s section of the show. El fleco started as a Facebook album and has now been brought into an exhibit format with four art installations and an electronic book. One installation titled Resignation features four massive images of the artist with resignation letters from her positions as artist, girlfriend, secretary and teacher. Another piece will involve the visitors to the show being photographed wearing a Kanye West white sunshades. An electronic book el fleco has been developed by Yasser Musa as part of the exhibition.
Vixens, bitches and whores is Jill Burgess’ section of the show which involves a set of paintings. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio Jill now lives and works in San Pedro Columbia, Toledo. Her interest in art developed and encouraged in AM High school (College) with drawing, painting, printing and costume design. Her creative efforts later developed through batik, cooking and tattooing
Jill states, “embracing different cultures has taught me to appreciate and learn from our differences and understanding the underlying similarities we all share. I have always been fascinated with stories and mythology and symbolism. After a 10 year interlude of focusing on the unique Kriol culture of Belize, I have been reacquainting myself with some old friends wandering around in my subconscious. That's where I began to dust off some old legends and myths.”
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PLACENCIA SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL
14 February 2011
Bright colors, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl, ten thousand watt smiles, fresh squeezed orange juice and pretty paintings. These were just some of the images that wafted from the sidewalk in Placencia this past weekend. Artists, artisans, food vendors and jewelry makers gave a very good display for the annual Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival. Artists residing in the peninsula, as well as artists from other parts of Belize brought their best artwork to be sold at the Festival. Boyarde Messenger, who recently exhibited her work “Body+Space” in the Image Factory, had her prints and photographs on sale as well as some very spunky and fashion forward dresses. Another artist, Alex had some of the most colorful paintings on display at the festival. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Alex displayed a beautiful portrait of her daughter in a blue and red heart polka dot dress. The legendary Carolyn Carr had some very beautiful paintings for sale, including prints of the painting that was featured on the 2009 BTL phone directory. Jill Burgess had a very beautiful booth with excellent paintings on boat paddles, found wood and bamboo. Burgess’ booth featured musician and drum instructor EmmethYoung, who entertained the passersbys with riveting drum solos. It surely was a sight to behold as children would stop to see the dancers, and would even occasionally join in the dancing or by shaking the shakas. Brian Vernon had a quaint booth, were he sold everything from ship in bottle pieces, to paintings to baskets made from folded paper. He had a very special piece, which was a tiny ship in a Dior Homme cologne bottle. Photographer Ernie Alpuche had some of his fashion photography work on sale. His booth also featured original designs from Maureen Navarette, red and white purses, quite appropriate for the season.
Jewelry makers like Janice Young, Khadija Assales, Yscela Alpuche and Gina, to name a few, had some of the most unique and exotic pieces for sale. Their booths, along with all the other jewelry booths, featured the very best designs in rings, bracelets, and necklaces made of beads, silver, and other beautiful materials.
Artisans had beautiful sculptures and jewelry made form conch shells, other booths made exciting earrings from feathers. Some artisans used wood as their material of choice to create truly beautiful sculptures and jewelry. The festival also featured various types of hand-made soaps, of very scrumptious Caribbean flavors.
Cubola’s booth featured an assortment of their publications and products. Their representatives were friendly and very knowledgeable of their products as they pleasantly answered questions and queries from curious patrons. Another lovely booth was that of Papaya Boutique, which featured the best in baby couture, they had splendidly designed baby apparel, toys and trinkets on sale.
The Image Factory’s booth featured several delightful pieces of original artwork by local artists for example Pen Cayetano, Ignatius Peyrefitte and Lita Krohn.
St. John’s Memorial Primary School had a beautiful art booth where they had paint, paintbrushes and paper and encouraged children at the festival to paint. They had calendars made by the students on sale. The Primary School also held a silent auction of their calendars to raise funds for their school. On Sunday they had materials to make Valentine’s Day cards and encourage all the children to make their own cards to give to their parents. Some of these cards made by students and teachers of the St. John’s Memorial Primary School, as well as by children at the festival were on sale.
Food and drinks were not far behind. The peninsula most definitely boasted some of the best cooks, bakers, chocolatiers and grill chefs this weekend. The food vendors had Rice and Beans, Cow Foot soup, Barbeque, fresh baked cookies, breads and muffins and several other selections of Belizean cuisine. The Rotary Group had a refreshment booth were ice-cold soft drinks and stronger beverages were served. While they served up the refreshments, local djays kept the patrons entertained with the latest and best in Punta, Pop, dancehall and hip hop music. The youths did Dougie, Jerk and Punta competitions in the evenings.
The Placencia Sidewalk Art festival was surely a success. The rainy weather on the second day surely did not put a damper on the event. Vendors claimed their booths and brought the best of the weather-proof products, the djays played very active tunes and the festival was lively and buzzing with activity once more. The festival was a joint effort between the Belize Tourism Association of Placencia, the community along with the participation of all the artists, artisans and vendors.
Katie Usher
Bright colors, sterling silver and mother-of-pearl, ten thousand watt smiles, fresh squeezed orange juice and pretty paintings. These were just some of the images that wafted from the sidewalk in Placencia this past weekend. Artists, artisans, food vendors and jewelry makers gave a very good display for the annual Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival. Artists residing in the peninsula, as well as artists from other parts of Belize brought their best artwork to be sold at the Festival. Boyarde Messenger, who recently exhibited her work “Body+Space” in the Image Factory, had her prints and photographs on sale as well as some very spunky and fashion forward dresses. Another artist, Alex had some of the most colorful paintings on display at the festival. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Alex displayed a beautiful portrait of her daughter in a blue and red heart polka dot dress. The legendary Carolyn Carr had some very beautiful paintings for sale, including prints of the painting that was featured on the 2009 BTL phone directory. Jill Burgess had a very beautiful booth with excellent paintings on boat paddles, found wood and bamboo. Burgess’ booth featured musician and drum instructor EmmethYoung, who entertained the passersbys with riveting drum solos. It surely was a sight to behold as children would stop to see the dancers, and would even occasionally join in the dancing or by shaking the shakas. Brian Vernon had a quaint booth, were he sold everything from ship in bottle pieces, to paintings to baskets made from folded paper. He had a very special piece, which was a tiny ship in a Dior Homme cologne bottle. Photographer Ernie Alpuche had some of his fashion photography work on sale. His booth also featured original designs from Maureen Navarette, red and white purses, quite appropriate for the season.
Jewelry makers like Janice Young, Khadija Assales, Yscela Alpuche and Gina, to name a few, had some of the most unique and exotic pieces for sale. Their booths, along with all the other jewelry booths, featured the very best designs in rings, bracelets, and necklaces made of beads, silver, and other beautiful materials.
Artisans had beautiful sculptures and jewelry made form conch shells, other booths made exciting earrings from feathers. Some artisans used wood as their material of choice to create truly beautiful sculptures and jewelry. The festival also featured various types of hand-made soaps, of very scrumptious Caribbean flavors.
Cubola’s booth featured an assortment of their publications and products. Their representatives were friendly and very knowledgeable of their products as they pleasantly answered questions and queries from curious patrons. Another lovely booth was that of Papaya Boutique, which featured the best in baby couture, they had splendidly designed baby apparel, toys and trinkets on sale.
The Image Factory’s booth featured several delightful pieces of original artwork by local artists for example Pen Cayetano, Ignatius Peyrefitte and Lita Krohn.
St. John’s Memorial Primary School had a beautiful art booth where they had paint, paintbrushes and paper and encouraged children at the festival to paint. They had calendars made by the students on sale. The Primary School also held a silent auction of their calendars to raise funds for their school. On Sunday they had materials to make Valentine’s Day cards and encourage all the children to make their own cards to give to their parents. Some of these cards made by students and teachers of the St. John’s Memorial Primary School, as well as by children at the festival were on sale.
Food and drinks were not far behind. The peninsula most definitely boasted some of the best cooks, bakers, chocolatiers and grill chefs this weekend. The food vendors had Rice and Beans, Cow Foot soup, Barbeque, fresh baked cookies, breads and muffins and several other selections of Belizean cuisine. The Rotary Group had a refreshment booth were ice-cold soft drinks and stronger beverages were served. While they served up the refreshments, local djays kept the patrons entertained with the latest and best in Punta, Pop, dancehall and hip hop music. The youths did Dougie, Jerk and Punta competitions in the evenings.
The Placencia Sidewalk Art festival was surely a success. The rainy weather on the second day surely did not put a damper on the event. Vendors claimed their booths and brought the best of the weather-proof products, the djays played very active tunes and the festival was lively and buzzing with activity once more. The festival was a joint effort between the Belize Tourism Association of Placencia, the community along with the participation of all the artists, artisans and vendors.
Katie Usher
BOYARDE MESSENGER: BODY + SPACE
Image Factory's 4th event of January Boyarde Messenger's photo show BODY + SPACE opened with a youthful crowd. Rum and Vodka was served with cupcakes and sandwiches. Boyarde wore a gold, black and white dress. A few of her painted models walked around the Factory space. Yasser Musa, director of the Image Factory who imagined a hostile takeover of the Factory congratulated the artist and spoke specifically about the night pictures saying, "they evoke a beautiful solitude. I especially like the Baymen Avenue picture because I shop at Tong's store, where the prices are cheaper." As Boyarde took the Factory floor to thank the crowd for coming, her curator Bill Skinner whispered in her ear, then she said, "the works are for sale!"
The Image Factory Art Foundation is pleased to open an exhibit by photographer Boyarde Messenger, on Friday January 28th at 7pm- 91 North Front Street, Belize City. The exhibition will present four series in the artist’s oeuvre: Bums, Nudes, Night Prowls and Washing Line Landscapes. The collection- spanning four years of activity- is based almost entirely in Belize were Messenger finds her inspiration and subject matter. The artist divides her time equally between London and Placencia, and this will display will be the first solo show of the Messenger’s work in Belize City.
Messenger was born in London in 1980, studying art at Wimbledon School of Art before graduating with a BA (Hons) in photography from the Bournemouth Arts Institute (2003). In addition to her initial success as a commercial photographer in London, Messenger is best known for her Pop Art Bottoms, which combine hand-painting, photography and the human body in unique and visually arresting ways. Messenger’s work has exhibited in over 20 group exhibitions in London, Paris, New York and Miami as well as four solo exhibitions. The Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London, represents her work.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and on view until February 28th, 2011. Photographic prints will be available for sale.
BELIZE TV MEDIA COVERAGE:
http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/47514
http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=18805&frmsrch=1
Messenger was born in London in 1980, studying art at Wimbledon School of Art before graduating with a BA (Hons) in photography from the Bournemouth Arts Institute (2003). In addition to her initial success as a commercial photographer in London, Messenger is best known for her Pop Art Bottoms, which combine hand-painting, photography and the human body in unique and visually arresting ways. Messenger’s work has exhibited in over 20 group exhibitions in London, Paris, New York and Miami as well as four solo exhibitions. The Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London, represents her work.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and on view until February 28th, 2011. Photographic prints will be available for sale.
BELIZE TV MEDIA COVERAGE:
http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/47514
http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=18805&frmsrch=1
2nd Andy Palacio Lecture
19 January 2011
The 2nd Andy Palacio lecture was delivered today at the Image Factory gallery by Dr. Joseph Palacio one of Belize’s most respected anthropologists and intellectual. Yasser Musa, director of the Image Factory welcomed the gathered with the words “today we reflect, recognize and reflect on Andy Palacio and look forward to expanding the art space.” Roy Cayetano, president of the Andy Palacio Foundation introduced the distinguished lecturer giving an overview of Dr. Palacio’s professional and academic work. He pointed out that Dr. Palacio made a shift in his life moving from the urban life of Belize City to full time living to ihis home village Barranco.
Dr. Joe Palacio took the Image Factory floor with greetings from Andy Palacio musing that, “Andy is my neighbour, I live next to the cemetery.” He asked the gathered to bow their heads as he gave a blessing. He then started with his lecture which you can download below.
The 2nd Andy Palacio lecture was delivered today at the Image Factory gallery by Dr. Joseph Palacio one of Belize’s most respected anthropologists and intellectual. Yasser Musa, director of the Image Factory welcomed the gathered with the words “today we reflect, recognize and reflect on Andy Palacio and look forward to expanding the art space.” Roy Cayetano, president of the Andy Palacio Foundation introduced the distinguished lecturer giving an overview of Dr. Palacio’s professional and academic work. He pointed out that Dr. Palacio made a shift in his life moving from the urban life of Belize City to full time living to ihis home village Barranco.
Dr. Joe Palacio took the Image Factory floor with greetings from Andy Palacio musing that, “Andy is my neighbour, I live next to the cemetery.” He asked the gathered to bow their heads as he gave a blessing. He then started with his lecture which you can download below.
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Pen Studio + Penta + Gulisi + Image Factory TEAM UP!
15 January 2011, Dangriga
The Penta Paint Up the Place art competition exhibit opened at the Pen Cayetano Studio Gallery in Dangriga this past weekend. Artist/musician Pen Cayetano welcomed those gathered to his studio gallery. He made a special greeting to the pre-school kids form the Gulisi School. Gilvano Swasey told stories. The Mayor who showed up late gave a brief address. Carlo Habet, the organizer and representative of the Habet Group could not make the event, but sent the message that his company will continue with the annual national art competition. Copies of the Penta calendar featuring the winning works were given away along with Image Factory publications including the Andy Palacio, and Benjamin Nicholas books. The Pen Studio Gallery also made generous contributions of school books and other educational materials.
The Penta Paint Up the Place art competition exhibit opened at the Pen Cayetano Studio Gallery in Dangriga this past weekend. Artist/musician Pen Cayetano welcomed those gathered to his studio gallery. He made a special greeting to the pre-school kids form the Gulisi School. Gilvano Swasey told stories. The Mayor who showed up late gave a brief address. Carlo Habet, the organizer and representative of the Habet Group could not make the event, but sent the message that his company will continue with the annual national art competition. Copies of the Penta calendar featuring the winning works were given away along with Image Factory publications including the Andy Palacio, and Benjamin Nicholas books. The Pen Studio Gallery also made generous contributions of school books and other educational materials.
YOUTH VOICES blast off!
Friday January 8th, 2011
The Factory launched its 2011 season with Youth Voices, a night of spoken word poetry, and sounds... To know more about this Youth Voices 2 year project vist the Global Parish website www.theglobalparish.org
See scenes below from the event.
The Factory launched its 2011 season with Youth Voices, a night of spoken word poetry, and sounds... To know more about this Youth Voices 2 year project vist the Global Parish website www.theglobalparish.org
See scenes below from the event.
