ART SENSE

Vidya's story begins with the familiar artist's struggle - a family's discouragement and their belief that art is not a viable career path.

Yes, today was the al fresco session down at the St Madeline Golf Club where a big golfing tournament was taking place.

Within the vibrant landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago, artist, Karen Sylvester, is a beacon of creativity and resilience.

Among the things that bind are those universal themes that affect most humans... the weather, love, death, things we share in common......

In these tumultuous times we have seen first-hand how humans globally have reached out to artists for a lifeline of support and enlightment.

Today we highlight the works of two of members – Avie Bacchus-Hopkins and Askala George -as they nurture young artists in Tobago High School

Sonia is a self-taught artist with a keen interest in preserving the history of Trinidad and Tobago through art.

In her artist statement, Luk Pat describes her art as a celebration of “the abundance we already have around us and within us”

In 2006, Virginia’s art tutor invited her to a short Art Course that introduced her to Pablo Picasso and George Braque's cubism.