Sunday, October 21, 2012

Infrared Inspiration Opens Monday, October 22nd, 2012!




Do you think you could tell what time of day a black and white infrared image was taken? Fine Art Photographer, Paulette A. N. Mortimer will give you the opportunity to try as she is back toshow her unique photography works in an art exhibition entitled “Infrared Inspiration,” which opens from 6 – 9 pm on Monday, October 22nd at Doongalik Studios, #20 Village Road.

For 14 years, Mortimer has used her photographic skills to chronicle scenes at Mount Alvernia in Cat Island, as well as in Abaco and New Providence and her portfolio provides an important historical record of the Bahamian landscape.  She recently took a trip to Ireland and thoroughly enjoyed focusing her lens on a completely difference landscape from the other side of the world.  A selection of this works will also be on display in the Exhibition.


In this Exhibition Mortimer is presenting an array of local landscapes which take on the amazingly surreal quality of another dimension in infra red with white leaves and grass contrasting strikingly with darkened skies - a true reflection of what we cannot see with the naked eye.

“My love for fine art photography developed during my college years where I was exposed to hand colouring, hand toning, pinhole, colour, and panoramic photography and I enjoyed trying new techniques and experimented constantly with different printing processes, hence my love of black and white photography which I can develop myself.

“Six years ago I decided to make a living from my art and for the last three years I have been focused on channeling my late father’s inner spirit and his love for music, nature, and architecture. I find great joy in knowing that people love my photographs enough to hang them in their homes. I am exploring other ways to incorporate my art into different products, including printing on tile, metal, wood and glass, examples of which you will see in this showing. I also look forward to printing on fabric.”

For more information on the artist and her work, visit her website at www.thirdeyebahamas.com or telephone the Gallery at 394-1886.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Farmer's Market Reopens! Saturday, September 15th, 2012


Why is this cloud trying to rain on my parade? And by parade, I mean FARMER'S MARKET! SATURDAY MORNING, we are back on the porch bringing you all your favorite homegrown/made product!

Destiny's Delites, For Heaven's Cakes, Sunset Farms, MM Traders, Italian Dolce, Seasonal Sunshine Bahamas, Naturally Bahamian and our dear friends at the Craft Cottage (just to name a few)!

Hope to see you there! Buy local. Buy fresh. Buy BAHAMIAN!

#18 Village Road. 9.15.12. 9am - 1pm.
 
 

Friday, July 13, 2012

DGLK SUMMER MARKET ENDS.. RESUMES IN FALL

TWO MORE SATURDAYS of the Doongalik Studios Art Gallery Summer Market!

We'd like to thank everyone that has supported us & the market during it's inaugural year! As special thanks goes to the vendors - Lucayan Tropical, For Heaven's Cakes, DD'S Roti, Destiny's Delites, Sunset Farms, Seasonal Sunshine Bahamas, Poitier's Fish, Dear Heart's Iced Tea, MM Traders, Naturally Bahamian, Italian Dolce, The Poultry Outlet, Ah Massage, and The Craft Cottage for their dedication and contributions!

We will be closing the market during August but will return with all of your favorite veggies and treats in the fall and look forward to your continued support! Thanks Everyone!

July 14th & 21st, 2012. #18 Village Road. 9am - 1pm.
Buy Bahamian. By Bahamian.




Friday, June 29, 2012

TICKETS FOR SMALL ART AUCTION HOUSE ON SALE AT DGLK!

Doongalik Studios is pleased to partner with The Small Art Auction House, a unique art event and fundraiser in aid of local art aficionado - Jon Murray's art school tuition at Hunter College CUNY!  The Small Art Auction House is designed to be a fun take on the traditional auction house and will be comprised of a live-auction of original “postcard” sized artworks donated by over 50 Bahamian and international artists. The “postcards” are in a collection of media including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, textiles and sculpture. There is no theme. The only guideline provided to the artists was that the the postcard should reference their larger body of work. All postcards will start bidding at US$50.00.

In addition to the live-auction, The Small Art Auction House will have a small silent auction of works by local artists as well as live music from The Bahamas Music Conservatory Ensemble and a raffle. To top it all off we are partnering with Poinciana Paper Press to publish a limited-edition handmade book inspired by and made exclusively for this event. The collection of six-word stories (short and sweet) titled “Death, Debt & Divorce” by Bahamian and Caribbean writers will be on sale throughout the evening.

Tickets are limited at $25 and will include admission, the ability to bid and complimentary wine and hor d’oeuvres and ARE ON SALE NOW AT DOONGALIK STUDIOS!

For more information on the event, the artists, ticket sales or bidding information please email smallartauctionhouse@gmail.com or visit the website here.




Susan Moir-Mackay
The 17th Day
Mixed Media 
Various Dimensions (Book 5.5” x 8” / hanging pieces approx. 7”)2012 

Retail Estimate: $350.00

About the Artist:
Susan Moir Mackay is a professional artist with a B.A. Honours degree in Art and Design from the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. She is an impassioned advocate of art and has a deep abiding belief that art benefits individuals and communities. Susan has travelled extensively and has invested much of her time to art education projects and facilitating art, as well as developing her own art works and exhibitions.

About the artist taken from http://susanmoirmackay.wordpress.com/.

www.susanmoirmackay.wordpress.com

[Image displayed: "The 17th Day" by Susan Moir-Mackay . book 5"x7" / hanging objects 5" x 8" . Mixed media]

Thursday, June 14, 2012

BEAULAH LAND OPENS TUESDAY

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery is pleased to exhibit works by Sophie Melissa Taylor, winner of the FASH|ART Jackson Burnside Emerging Visual Artist Award!  Taylor is a recent graduate of Lyford Cay School and an excellent ambassador of young Bahamian talent.  Join us for the opening of this stellar exhibition on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 at 6pm and read more about Taylor's journey in this month's newsletter on display below!

"Fash|Art is an emerging fashion and visual arts design competition organized by Stylezine Magazine & Kedar Clarke. The event aims to uncover Bahamian talents, present them with the opportunity to launch their careers and groom them into tomorrow’s top creative minds."



Friday, May 4, 2012

Join DGLK and Sunflower Bahamas in A Celebration of Life!


For more information about the Sunflower Organization visit: http://www.sunflowerbahamas.com/.
Tweet your memories to #sunflowerbahamas.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

TRANSFORMING SPACES gets some Caribbean Exposure

Read the article in ARC Magazine here.

Tickets still available at the NATIONAL ART GALLERY but going quickly.  Make sure to secure your seats today!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Friday, February 10, 2012

CRAFT COTTAGE TO OPEN SATURDAY!

Five enterprising local artisans - Sonia Rolle, Sharon Johnson, Sosefina Christie, Nadine Ramphal and Rukenya Nash - have joined forces to bring an array of locally crafted gift items, for sale, to the Bahamian public.

The ladies are proud to announce the soft opening of the CRAFT COTTAGE at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery! The public is invited to 'come to the cottage' for unique jewelry, native straw bags, pendant scarves, painted glasses, sea glass mobiles, soaps and oils. For more information, please telephone 646-4756!

2.11.12. #18 Village Road. 9am-1pm.
 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE SPIRIT OF THE DANCE LECTURE SERIES

The final installment in the Doongalik Studios’ Jackson Burnside Conversations on Culture relating to the ‘Spirit of the Dance’ Exhibition, will take place tonight and focus on the late Paul Meeres, and international dance legend and icon. Meeres' career began like many of his era - on the contract - and continued in many of the famous NY and Parisian nightclubs in a cinematic journey to be unfolded this evening.

The Exhibition, which will be on display until February 16, follows the stunning careers in over a century of dance by three world famous performers: Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall Bass all of whom made a positive impact on The Bahamas and the world. The Conversations are an integral part of the event that allows the public to receive invaluable insight into the lives of these famous dancers.

Last week’s Conversation focused on the dance career of Bahamian Dance Legend Hubert Farrington. Hosted by Charles Carter, guest speakers for this session were Mr Farrington’s niece, Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him before he died and became the keeper of his memorabilia, as well as Attorney Dr Peter Maynard, author of the biography: ‘Great Awakening: Meta Davis-Cumberbatch, Mother of the Arts’. Mrs Cumberbatch, Dr Maynard’s grandmother, was Mr Farrington’s music teacher, associate and mentor. Attendees were also treated to a performance by SALSAcasino Bahamas who reminded us of Farrington's link to the Latin American Dance Community. (see video above)

The public is invited to attend this free event and learn more about these fascinating segments of dance history in The Bahamas.

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2.9.12. #18 Village Road. 6pm.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Spirit of The Dance Conversations Continue This Thursday

The third installment in the Doongalik Studios’ Jackson Burnside Conversations on Culture relating to the ‘Spirit of the Dance’ Exhibition, will take place this Thursday from 6-9pm and focus on Bahamian Dance Legend Hubert Farrington. Hosted by Charles Carter, guest speakers for this session will be Mr Farrington’s niece, Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him before he died and became the keeper of his memorabilia, as well as Attorney Dr Peter Maynard, author of the biography: ‘Great Awakening: Meta Davis-Cumberbatch, Mother of the Arts’. Mrs Cumberbatch, Dr Maynard’s grandmother, was Mr Farrington’s music teacher, associate and mentor.

The Exhibition, which will be on display until February 16, follows the stunning careers in over a century of dance by three world famous performers: Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall Bass all of whom made a positive impact on The Bahamas and the world. The Conversations are an integral part of the event that allows the public to receive invaluable insight into the lives of these famous dancers.

Last week’s Conversation focused on the dance career of Shirley Hall–Bass and was hosted by former students, Dr Keith Wisdom, along with the present Dance School administrators and teachers, Sonjia Roberts, Michelle Hudson and Ralph McKinney who also treated the audience to a lively tap demonstration! (see video above)

The public is invited to attend this free event and learn more about these fascinating segments of dance history in The Bahamas. We hope that you will join us.

Male Dancers Challenge Gender Stereotypes

Read the article in The Tribune here!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Dr. Keith Wisdom to Speak on Shirley Hall Bass

Please join Doongalik Studios, Carter Marketing, the Endowment for the Performing Arts, and Dr. Keith Wisdom this Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 6pm, to discuss the life of the late ICONIC Shirley Hall Bass.

To read more about this event, please view the article on Bahamas Weekly here.




Ralph McKinney and Sonjia Roberts at Shirley Hall Bass Tribute from DoongalikStudios on Vimeo.

The Spirit of The Dance is Featured in the Nassau Guardian!

View the article here.

Thanks Sonia Farmer!

Jackson L Burnside III's Annual Conversations on Culture

Doongalik Studios, in conjunction with Carter Marketing, and the Endowment for the Performing Arts, announces the beginning of this year’s Jackson L. Burnside III Conversations on Culture Series as a part of their ‘Spirit of the Dance’ Exhibition presently on display at the Art Gallery on #18 Village Road. The Exhibition follows the stunning careers in over a century of dance by three world famous performers: Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall Bass all of whom made a positive impact on The Bahamas and the world.



The first Conversation will take place this Thursday at 6pm and will consist of a panel discussion moderated by Orchid Burnside entitled “Men In Tights: the Gender Disparity in Bahamian Dance’ with Bahamian dancers Robert Bain, Lawrence Carroll, Roderick Johnson and Mervin Smith.

Robert Bain is the Executive and Artistic Director of The National Dance Company of The Bahamas. He has spent more than 30 years in dance, beginning his training at the Vera Allen School of Ballet in Freeport Grand Bahama, and then The Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York. He obtained his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in dance education from New York City College. He has studied and worked with choreographers and teachers such as Karel Shock, Arthur Mitchell, Patricia Wilds, Tanaquil Le Clercq, Billy Wilson, Katherine Dunham, Geoffrey Holder, Cleo Parker-Robinson, Loise Johnson and Walter Rains.

Mr. Bain has taught dance in the government system of The Bahamas since the early 1980s. He is presently dance education teacher at the Ministry of Education, C.V. Bethel Senior High. His vision is to develop a world class institution of dance and promote Bahamian dance. Mr. Bain's first book “Profile on Bahamian Dance Artists” will be released this fall.

Lawrence Carroll is the Founder/Artistic Director of The Lawrence Carroll Dance Academy and he is a Professional Dancer, Dance Teacher and Choreographer. Mr. Carroll holds curriculum certification from The Royal Academy of Dancing & Imperial Society of Teacher of Dancing (London, England) as well as a degree in Theatre Arts from Ryerson University, Toronto Canada.

Roderick Johnson received his early training with the New Breed Dance Company under the direction of the late Alex Zybine. He earned a B.F.A in Dance teaching and an M.F.A in dance history and criticism from York University.

Through his career, Roderick has trained, performed and conducted dance workshops, lectures and seminars throughout the United States and across Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. His performing experience includes dancing with: Ballet Folk of Moscow, Idaho, Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Theatre Ballet, and Opera Atelier Baroque dance companies of Canada.

He has received choreographic awards from the Canadian Arts Council, Toronto Dancers Transition and Resource Center, York University and the E. Clement Bethel Performing Arts and the Danza Award for Best choreography. Presently, Roderick is a full time dance teacher at C.I. Gibson and L.W. Young High School and lectures part-time at the College of The Bahamas.

Mervin Smith is the youngest member of the panel. He is pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Dance at Hunter College in New York and is the Founder of the Bahamian Dance Theatre Company which presented a fine performance of work this past weekend along with another Bahamian dance student, Denton Gay and Mychal Bryan from Jamaica at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Shirley Street.

The Conversations for the rest of the series will consist of Shirley Hall Bass on January 26 with Dr Keith Wisdom who has also produced a documentary of her life for the Exhibition; February 2 on Hubert Farrington with his niece Shelagh Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him as he got older and provided his vast array of dance memorabilia for the Exhibit, and Attorney Dr Peter Maynard who wrote the biography of his grandmother, the world famous classical pianist, Meta Davis-Cumberbatch who was also Hubert’s mentor. The final Conversation will take place on February 9 when Charles Carter will discuss Paul Meeres with several of the dancer’s colleagues and friends, Peanuts Taylor, Errington Watkins and Keith Aranha.

The public is invited to attend this free series of lectures and to engage in dialogue with the speakers. It promises to be another exciting learning experience. For more information about the Exhibition and the Conversations please contact the Gallery at 394-1886, email them at doongalikart@batelnet.bs or check the website www.doongalik.com.


Roderick Johnson Performs at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery from DoongalikStudios on Vimeo