The following article appeared in the catalogue for the memorial exhibition, « We Are One: A Tribute to Bill Grace, » organized by PUNCH Creative Arena at the Barbados Community College, October 22-November 5, 2014. It was mid 1980’s when I first met Bill. I was attending a meeting of the first CXC Art and … Lire la suite
We are One: A Tribute to Bill Grace Pottery has it’s own language and inherent laws, and words have theirs, and neither can be bound by the other. Nevertheless a certain amount of translation and interpretation is possible provided a potter can find the words, or a writer insight into pottery. Bernard Leach, A Potter’s … Lire la suite
Empty Fairground When the artist names his exhibition ‘Carnivale’ he wants to prepare you to be shocked and disgusted. Delighted and repulsed. He presents his mind to you as a sideshow and invites you to ogle at his thoughts, disturbing as they may be. Kraig Yearwood sets up an intriguing premise with the title of … Lire la suite
In this video, Cuban artist Ernesto Oroza discusses his theory of “technological disobedience” which he has also outlined in his book Rikimbili: Une étude sur la désobéissance technologique et quelques formes de reinvention. (A rikimbili is a motorized bicycle). The term refers to the response by the Cuban people to the devastating shortages during … Lire la suite