Horizons Art Gallery is presenting a unique joint exhibition of bold strokes, vivid colour, and Caribbean spirit.
Featuring everyday scenes and faces, the exhibition brings together Ann Stapleton and Beverly Thomas, two distinct voices in Caribbean art. Both returning to the gallery, Stapleton portrays nostalgic reflections of the past, while Thomas energises with vibrant visions of the present. Together, they invite art lovers on a journey through memory, culture, and emotion.
Ann Stapleton draws on her upbringing in Champ Fleurs and her lifelong fascination with the everyday beauty around her. She studied at St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph, and later at the Albert Pels School of Art in New York, where she trained in interior design, graphic arts, fine art, and illustration. After more than a decade in advertising, she turned to fine art.
She works mainly in acrylic, in a signature impasto technique, portraying moments of rural life and culture with texture, colour, and warmth. Her paintings may stir cherished memories, reflecting the dress, mannerisms, and traditions of a time gone by.
With expressive brushstrokes and a luminous palette, her style has been described as Realistic Impressionism. She invites viewers to journey back in time and reconnect with the rich heritage that continues to shape Caribbean identity.
Meanwhile, Beverly Thomas’ work ranges from striking florals, bananas, and bamboo to her much-loved “saucy Trini ladies”, along with some bold abstract creations. She aims to reflect the vibrancy, grace, and spirit of her culture using acrylic paints and mixed media.
Her first love has always been Caribbean women, and through expressive forms, delicate details, and bold colour, she celebrates femininity, elegance, and strength in every brushstroke.
Thomas’ art offers viewers a burst of warmth, freedom, and contemporary flair.
EXHIBITION DATES:
Until September 27.
VENUE: Horizons Art Gallery, 37 Mucurapo Road, St James.
HOURS: Mondays to Fridays—8.30 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturdays — 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFO: Call 628-9769 or 280-3058
