Ras Bongo  Congo I

Born: February 23, 1953

Detail of "Bush Doctor" Mahogany 0.5” x 43” x 36” Date:1991, Location: Barbados Semi-abstract, the ancient herb man is mystic and magical. « previous image next image »

Occupation: Artist, farmer

Art Education:

School: Self-taught Date: 1978-Present

Professional Associations:

Barbados Arts Council, Gang of Four, Registered farmer with the Government of Barbados

Statement

Art is the soul of the people. The expression the artist projects should uplift and guide the people on the right path.

Keyworks:

Mother and Child, 1988, mahogany, Barbados   Bush Doctor, 1991, mahogany, Barbados   Outcast,1990, mahogany, Barbados   One Heart, 1992, mahogany, Barbados   Beloved, 1993, mahogany, Barbados   Mystic Man, 1986, mahogany, Barbados   Bongo, 1991, mohogany, Barbados   Bondage, 1988, mahogany, Barbados

Exhibitions (Group):

1997, small works exhibition, USA   1995, Barbados Consulate in New York, Rastafarian visual arts exhibition, USA   1994-1996, small works exhibition, Germany   1994, Dupont Building (Miami), A Bridge of the Americas, USA   1989, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts, Barbados

Commissions (Private):

2000, Sandy Lane emblems (4), stone, Barbados

Collections (Private):

Alissandra Cummins, Barbados   Dr. Ray Brown, USA   Paul Williams, UK

Awards:

Bronze, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1991   Gold, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1991   Silver, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1990   Marjorie Blackman Award for Most Outstanding Entry, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1989   Gold, National Independence Festival of Creative Arts Date: 1989