Rotary Club of Sunset have partnered with featured artists of their event "Art Fusion: Emancipation", to design and paint a mural at The Genesis Academy. This project will speak volumes as we work along with the boys during this project and beyond. We often speak about what the young men of this country need and this is an opportunity in which we can put our aspirations in action.
Causing art to travel from the surface, into the mind and embedded in the heart.
Great time on the radio.
There is something special about sharing with the larger community through the form of media. Davina Rutherford, Steffon Grant, Matthew Wildgoose and I were on a local talk show, Youth Expressions on Mix 102.1 FM. Nevar Smith, the host, engaged us in questions about our artistic endeavours and the upcoming event, Art Fusion: Emancipation. We expressed why it is so important to highlight men, particularly young men, in a culture saturated with woman empowerment of all facets.
Nevar pointed out the need for more forums that highlight men in The Bahamas, particularly Grand Bahama. He expressed his sense of patriotism involved and appreciation of the creative collaborations that he deemed to be done by "great" artists.
It was fun to be in studio with everyone with such positive energy. It was good to be around friends that are really interested in bringing more to the island of Grand Bahama. I won't forget this moment because the majority of us went to college together and spoke of how we look forward to being impactful when we return home.....and we are doing it!
Informing the public about Art Fusion.
I am excited to be a part of this all male team of young artists!!!! Art Fusion! Don't miss it. Fine art, Digital art, Photography, Poetry, Music, Wine, Food and more.
I really appreciate the fact that the Rotary Club of Sunset decided to highlight young men through art. In addition to this, they have arranged with some of the artists to carry out a project to inspire the young men at the Genesis Academy (a learning institution for troubled boys). In the upcoming weeks there we be more conversations about the whole initiative on local radio shows, social networks and other media.
Stay tuned!
