An exhibition of Trinidadian artist Ramon Navarro’s work opened on April 5 at Horizons Artwork Gallery, situated at 37 Mucurapo Street, St James, Trinidad. [The virtual opening and a live show was recorded; see link below.] Right here is an article from Newsday.
The newest oil work by artist Ramon Navarro, whose work is prized by artwork collectors and lovers of idyllic scenes of classic Trinidad, shall be featured at Horizons Artwork Gallery.
Navarro’s exhibition will mark Horizons eagerly-awaited return to in-person opening nights, though it is not going to be abandoning its in style digital exhibits, however will as a substitute provide patrons the choice of each, stated a media launch.
Navarro was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1945. He started portray at an early age, even then favouring the figurative, folks and panorama themes for which he’s recognized right this moment. He turned to promoting as a profitable outlet for his creativity.
He explored different artwork types over the subsequent 20 years, however ultimately returned his focus to grease on canvas, and a severe profession as a superb artist. Though impressed by his expensive pal and mentor Len “Baba” Holder, one of many biggest influences on his fashion of portray was a visit he made to Paris as a younger man, the discharge stated.
Visiting the Louvre and its assortment of works by the European masters, Navarro spent hours considering these work. That was a dream come true for the younger artist. In his earlier work, the impact that these nice artists had on his fashion was apparent. Navarro’s work grew to become recognized for his or her luminescent high quality, his oils virtually glowing on the canvases, his topics portraying an idealistic and considerably romantic view of life, the discharge stated.
Whereas he has studied the works of the American masters, and dabbled in abstraction and different faculties of artwork, he discovered none relatable, or as able to expression as his authentic fashion. With a profession spanning many a long time, he has exhibited hardly ever, however to nice success. He continues to color, and depict the Trinidad of yesteryear for which he’s so well-known.
Navarro’s exhibition opening will be attended both in individual or just about on April 5 at 6 pm. Artwork lovers could attend in individual till 8 pm at gallery, 37 Mucurapo Street, St James. The digital opening shall be pre-recorded and can air in tandem with the reside present. It may be accessed HERE.
This exhibition will also be considered within the gallery till April 23 from 8.30 am-5 pm Mondays to Fridays, and 9 am-1 pm on Saturdays.
[Shown above: Navarro’s “Strolling on La Belle Vie Road” and “Loading the Cane Cart.” For full article and more paintings, see https://newsday.co.tt/2022/04/05/navarro-exhibits-at-horizons-art-gallery/?]