Cheryl Allison Lewis

Born: January 26, 1946

Detail of "Golden Hibiscus" Oil 16” x 20” Date:1996, Location: Artist\'s collection This painting is in the impressionistic style, using vibrant colours and strong brushstrokes. The work features a single flower that takes up practically the entire canvas. The flower is painted in vivid yellows with some red and orange, and is set against a background of green and white. « previous image next image »

Occupation: Public relations

Art Education:

School: Indrani Whittingham's Newcomers art group College/University: University of the West Indies

Professional Associations:

The Collectors Club, Barbados Arts Council

Statement

My paintings are based on realism, but what I really try to capture and convey is a mood, a feeling, an atmosphere. Each time I begin a painting, I ask myself what I can bring to this work form within myself that will make the painting special to me and hopefully to those who view it. I enjoy being adventurous, especially in the use of colour. Creativity is something we are all born with, and the process of creating something good and wonderful makes me feel most fulfilled as a human being.

Exhibitions (Group):

2005, Donnelley Building, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, Barbados   2005, Grande Salle, Crop Over, Barbados   2004, Barbados Arts Council, Group Exhibition, Barbados   2004, Mainguard, Newcomers Group Exhibition, Barbados

Exhibitions (Solo):

2004, Verandah Art Gallery, Artist of the Month, Barbados

Publications (Written):

Barbados Advocate, “Matisse and His Textiles” Date: July 3, 2005   Barbados Advocate, “JMW Turner’s Seascapes” Date: January 22, 2005   Barbados Advocate, “A Glimpse of Art in Jamaica” Date: April 26, 2004   Barbados Advocate, “Religious Art” Date: September 2003   Barbados Advocate, “A Painter Who is a Potter” Date: July 2003

Publications (Discussed):

Sunday Sun (Nation newspaper), “Christmas at the Pelican Gallery” Date: 2004

Collections (Private):

Alex MacDonald, Barbados   Shaka Rodney, Barbados

Awards:

Bronze, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 2003   Gold, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1996