Hibiscus art for sale

A unique opportunity to acquire five pieces of original sculpture commissioned from American artist David Horner are being offered for sale locally by the Eikona Gallery.

They are hibiscus leaves, whose sizes range from 19 by 36 inches to 33 by 55 inches, and priced from $1100 to $1700.

Mr. Horner has been an artist for 40 years, and his work is found in the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.

He has also exhibited in many galleries throughout the State of Texas.

Each of his sculptures is drawn and then placed over 22-gauge steel, following which it is hand cut with a plasma cutter, filed, sanded, and then painted.

The artist then bends it and creates each piece with not only the sculpture itself but also the shadows cast — a technique which he terms "painting with light".

Specifically, each hibiscus leaf can be sold individually as follows: 19 x 36 inches: $1100; 24 x 41 inches: $1250; 25 x 47 inches: $1400; 31 x 51 inches: $1550, and 33 x 55 inches: $1,700. Alternatively, all five can be obtained for $6300.

For further information, contact the Eikona Gallery at (441) 236-2339 or visit website www.eikonagallery.com Eikona's postal address is: P.O. Box HM 3139, Hamilton HMNX, Bermuda.

National Youth Jazz Ensemble anniversary

Ten years ago, the Bermuda National Youth Jazz Ensemble (BNYJE) was formed under the direction of well-known musician and instructor Wendell (Shine) Hayward.

Next week it will celebrate a decade of success with a week-long series of workshops culminating in a special anniversary concert at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts.

Registration for the workshops takes place this Sunday, July 20 from 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the foyer of the new Berkeley Institute, for which the cost is $75 for BNYJE members, and $125 for non-members.

The workshops will take place from July 21-25 at the new Berkeley Institute from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m. nightly.

Finally, there will be a special concert featuring ensembles of the various workshops at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, for which tickets are $40. For further information telephone 292-7356 or 536-0366.

Scott Stallard photo exhibition

Bermudian professional photographer Scott Stallard has departed from Bermuda as subject matter for his newest exhibition, now on at the Common Ground Café in Chancery Lane.

This time his subject matter is desert landscapes, for which he travelled to various locations, including Namibia, Utah and Arizona.

In order to achieve a translucent effect, Mr. Stallard chose custom metallic prints as his medium.

There are 17 photos in the exhibition, all of which are for sale, and it continues through mid-September.