Kathy-Ann Perkins’ first solo exhibition
Kathy-Ann Perkins brings a fresh approach to beloved themes with Fragments of Beauty, her first solo exhibition. After her sell-out debut as part of its New Faces 2021 exhibition, Horizons Art Gallery was delighted to welcome the artist back with a brand new body of work.
Perkins is a daughter of the soil, a quiet and gentle spirit, a wife and mother. Her love for art and drive to create were nurtured at Providence Girls’ Catholic School, where she earned a grade 1 in Art at CXC level.
She went on to earn a degree in Business Administration, but kept her hand in many creative projects including producing drawings and assisting in the production of a small but successful children’s Carnival band for over 20 years.
In 2012 she had the pleasure of discovering artist Marsha Bhagwansingh and took a few drawing and painting courses, reigniting her artistic passion. With her kids now at school, Kathy-Ann has been empowered once again to pick up her brush, experimenting with various mediums and styles. She goes forward full of passion to explore this wide world of art.
In discussing her current body of work Kathy-Ann states “I would describe my paintings as impressionistic realism with a bit of abstraction. Modern and messy, my paintings demand to be examined. Favouring oils, I use a thick application of paint, often using a palette knife to create highly textured works with unexpected pops of colour. In this collection, ‘Fragments of Beauty’, I have focused on the little bits of beauty I am so fortunate to witness, especially during the pandemic. The blossoming poui trees always take my breath away!”
Kathy-Ann Perkins’ exhibition Fragments of Beauty can be attended either in person or virtually next Tuesday. Those wishing to attend the virtual opening can do so at 5.30 p.m. via the link:
https://www.facebook.com/Horizonsarttrinidad/
The online show will be broadcast live with the artist in attendance, so viewers are encouraged to interact and join the chat.
FeatBody: Art lovers may alternatively attend the opening in person from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Horizons Art Gallery, located at 37, Mucurapo Road, St James. Current health protocols will be in place.
This exhibition can also be viewed in the gallery until May 21, from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
Please call 628-9769 for further details.
