Created: Aug 27, 2022 07:55 AM (Updated: Aug 27, 2022 07:55 AM)
Artist Otto Trott with Minister Ernest Peets, standing in front of his picture, Opening of Parliament. (Photograph supplied)
The work of 16 Bermudian artists is being promoted in government buildings as part of a public art project, according to Ernest Peets, the culture minister.
The move, which was trailed in the 2018 Throne Speech, has seen a number of creative pieces installed across Hamilton in the Dame Lois Brown Evans, the General Post Office, and Government Administration buildings.
Dr Peets said: “We are pleased to showcase these local talented artists as part of the public art in government buildings project.
Artist Otto Trott with Minister Ernest Peets, standing in front of his picture, Opening of Parliament. (Photograph supplied)
Peri Nolan-Trott with her picture, Girl in the Grass, and Minister Ernest Peets. (Photograph supplied).
“We see this as an important way for our creatives to share their bold and unique visions with our community.
“These buildings are high traffic areas, and it’s a wonderful way for members of the public to see some amazing pieces depicting our environment, culture, and heritage up close.
Tai-Qian Ottley with his work, Timeless Bermuda. (Photograph supplied).
Dana Selassie with her picture, Uncle Tek, and Minister Ernest Peets. (Photograph supplied)
“We have been very keen to support all our Bermudian talent, and this Government remains committed to ensuring that our local artists are provided with public platforms to showcase their works.”
Kiersten Bulloch with her picture, Ocean Rust, and Minister Ernest Peets. (Photograph supplied)
Fiona Elkinson with her work, Bermuda Waters, and Minister Ernest Peets. (Photograph supplied).
Minister Ernest Peets with artist Corrina Rego and her work, Minha Familia. (Photo supplied)
Rhona Pedro with her work, St David’s Lighthouse, and Minister Ernest Peets. (Photograph supplied).
Colin Hassell and Minister Ernest Peets with Mr Hassell’s work, On Track. (Photograph supplied).
Maleia Howard with Minister Ernest Peets and her work, Falling. (Photograph supplied).
Artist Nicky Gurret with her picture which is on display at a Government building. (Photo supplied).
Looka De Gombeys by Shanna Hollis, one of the pictures on display at Government buildings (Photograph supplied).
Lenny Ming’s, The Future - one of the pictures on display at Government buildings (Photograph supplied).
One of the pictures on display at Government buildings - Graham Foster’s A Bermuda Kettle of Fish. (Photograph supplied).
Featured artists include: Otto Trott, Graham Foster, Nicky Gurret, Colin Hassell, Gherdai Hassell, Shanna Hollis, Kiersten Bulloch, Fiona Elkinson, Maleia Howard, Lenny Ming, Peri Nolan-Trott, Tai-Qian Ottley, Rhona Pedro, Corrina Rego, Dana Selassie and Tuesday Trimingham.
