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1.5.12
Jamaica turns 50 this year
So the little island that always makes a big splash turns 50 this year. It's been an impressive year for jamaican arts this year so far there has been amazing Better Mus Come feature film directed by young Jamaican film maker Storm Saulter. The recent release of the critically acclaimed Bob Marly biopic directed by Kevin Macdonald. There have already been the annual events such as the Calabash Literary Festival in Port Antonio, The global International Reggae Day. There is the inaugural Reggae Poster Contest that has just closed entry. There has been the a major retrospective of work by the revered Jamaican painter Barrington Watson at the National Gallery of Jamaica. And that's to name a few of the events that have already taken place during this monumental year.
As we get closer to August 9th things seem to be picking up even greater momentum with big celebrations planned in Canada and the UK. Not to mention the looming Olympic hopes of our world renouned Jamaican athelets. To keep up to date on what's going on the little island of Jamaica sign up for updates on the official Ja turns 50 website http://www.jamaica50.com/ or follow on facebook.
As we get closer to August 9th things seem to be picking up even greater momentum with big celebrations planned in Canada and the UK. Not to mention the looming Olympic hopes of our world renouned Jamaican athelets. To keep up to date on what's going on the little island of Jamaica sign up for updates on the official Ja turns 50 website http://www.jamaica50.com/ or follow on facebook.
1.4.12
Dancing Words show recap
My first official outing of the Jamaica Project and Dancing Words series was pretty massive. The Tate Galley in Glebe was an awesome space with one gigantic feature wall for the art and the rest of the space left for gallery goers and gawkers. The opening was packed out and the show made it unto the featured events section in Concrete Playground. Tunes selected by The Large went down a treat... really can't wait to do it all over again.
The photos below were taken just before the show opened. It attracted quite a crowd and I've had to say goodbye to three of the larger works which sold. Good news as it means I'll be able to buy some more paint and get a bit more space in the studio but I'm still a bit sad to see them go. The Rice & Peas Vol 1 zine was also a success with only few copies remaining. I will put them up in my Shop for any interested parties. Keep an ear out for Vol 2 coming in the next few months. Remember to sign up to my mailing list to keep updated!!
22.3.12
First Issue of Rice & Peas Zine went to print today!!
Many thanks to all those who've helped with a special shout to Sarah Harris-Ottey over at LORE
check out the Rice & Peas site for more info rice-peas.tumblr.com
12.3.12
1.3.12
Dancing Words Art Exhibit @ the Tate, Gallery Bar, The Toxtheth, 345 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney
Dancehall mixes by selector / DJ The Large will be played on the night
The Large is a London based female Dancehall DJ who is part of the Hipsters Don't Dance DJ collective and runs the internationally renowned dancehall blog/magazine Shimmy Shimmy
www.shimmyshimmy.co.uk
6.2.12
And now for something completely different...
I've just finished a drawing of an old great house in Jamaica called Claremont House. For those of you who don't know I once, many years ago, trained in architectural drafting and rendering so every once in a while I like to flex the old drafting skills.
'Claremont House' was the great house for the Claremont Plantation in the parish of St Mary, Jamaica. It was Once owned by the Constantine family and later became a college run by the Society of Friends.
It is said Claremont was once notorious for a tragic and often seen 'duppy', Jamaican work for ghost. Travelers who passed the house on their way to the near-by village of Claremont were said to observe a frantically waving female figure clad in white, appearing in great distress in one of the second story turret windows. As passers by watched she would be hauled back violently into the room and out of sight... until the next time. This female figure became locally known as 'the Lady in White'
It is said Claremont was once notorious for a tragic and often seen 'duppy', Jamaican work for ghost. Travelers who passed the house on their way to the near-by village of Claremont were said to observe a frantically waving female figure clad in white, appearing in great distress in one of the second story turret windows. As passers by watched she would be hauled back violently into the room and out of sight... until the next time. This female figure became locally known as 'the Lady in White'
(If you'd like a copy I have them up in my shop)
30.1.12
Free Paint!!
Australia's been great I keep getting free stuff in my post box!!
Last week it was free paint c/o the lovely folks at Windsor & Newton
Last week it was free paint c/o the lovely folks at Windsor & Newton
22.1.12
White Noise Cards Now available @ RobinClareArt.etsy.com
Cards with images from my White Noise series are now available in my online shop in sets of 4, 8 and 16. Printed on matte Hannamule sugarcane paper stock (300gsm) (100% sustainable & archival - 75% sugarcane fiber, 25% recycled cotton) and accompanied by 100% recycled 100gsm envelopes.
Available to buy in my Etsy store www.robinclareart.etsy.com
20.1.12
18.1.12
16.1.12
A couple of old Jamaican Party posters
I thought I'd share a bit of my inspiration for the Jamaica series starting with some old Jamaican party posters. You can still see similar posters around Ja if you keep your eyes open.
However the more modern party advertising style has embraced the digital age as has the language and tone of imagery used. Messages and names have become much more provocative.
"Where pictures tell the story of the upcoming show today, words were the preferred medium of the early promoters. That was to change 11 years ago." Leighton Williams, Staff Reporter, Jamaica Gleaner
10.1.12
Dancing Boys
After giving you many dancing girls to look at here are some boys to even things out...
9.1.12
Milkyway T-shirt now available through my etsy shop
After many weeks of sourcing I've managed to find a very high quality printer and some awesome quality t-shirts in both feel and depth of colour. The T-shirt is digitally printed so the the colour really pops and it's got a wonderful feel as you run your fingers across.
Buy now for $45.00 + shipping
8.1.12
Soundclash Blog review of 2011 Jamaica Party Season
The Soundclash Blog has an excellent run down of the 2011 Jamaica Street Part Season, which saw a different event for almost everyday of 2011 calendar. With some new standards like Mojito Mondays located in the parking lots of Suzy's bakery, Hammer Fridays and Container Saturdayz. Some short lived runs like Swagg Tuesdays and the demise of some of the more famous or infamous street parties like Passa Passa and Dutty Fridayz. Read the full rundown here
Shell Dung - to take by storm. ie. di DJ shell dung di place
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