Susan Mains Awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Birthday Honours 2020: Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division):Order Of The British Empire CBE Mr. Winston JAMESFor Service to National Security OBE Father John DOGGETTFor Religious and Community Service Her Majesty The Queen has been…

Sea Sanctum

Opening Friday 21st June at 6.30 pm A trio of artists will turn Art House 473 into a sanctuary portraying the sea. Jason de Caires Taylor, sculptor and founder of the Under Water Sculpture Park in Grenada offers small sculptures. These are beautiful and resemble the coral growth on the underwater kind, however, you can…

Stix and Pics — Jason Crew Built a Boat!

First look Friday Feb 2 5 pm.  Spiceland Mall Grand Anse Grenada    Out of one piece of plywood and some sticks.  Jason is a transplant sailor to Grenada from Alaska.  He is also an artist, and a maker.  So he made this boat from one piece of plyboard and some sticks.  Thats why he…

A little sojourn to Barbados

Westindian Squared Borrowing from the square format of Instagram, there is nothing instant about the work of these four Westindian artists. Susan Mains and Asher Mains of Grenada and Catherine Forter Chee-a-tow, and Virgil Broodhagen of Barbados have joined forces to present art work in paintings that explore just some of the intricacies of being…

Restoration — Susan Mains and Rene Froelich

Join Susan and Rene for the opening of this truly intriguing exhibition.  Susan shows the paintings from the very start of her “Restoration Series”, never before seen in Grenada  Added are the paintings and photography of Especias Raras (Rare Spice) that made their debut in Medellin, Colombia.   Rene’s sculptures are elegant.  Light and form take…

When Grenadians Come Home

  August is the traditional month when Grenadians who live abroad come home to visit.  Considering that there are more Grenadians who live in the United States, Canada, and Europe than there are in our island, it is quite an overwhelming homecoming!  Family reunions, School reunions, Carnival, Carriacou Regatta, Emancipation Celebrations, all compel travelers to…

A little run-a-way to Barbados

Contemporary Caribbean Art — an unexpected rise. Grenadian artists Susan Mains and her son Asher Mains and a few artist friends took a trip to Italy in 2013 to see the Venice Biennale. It was a look see. Could Grenada possibly participate in this world famous art event. It was a dream—a day dream. Fast…

Dancing Ladies–Very Popular

Susan Mains’ Dancing Ladies Series has gotten quite a bit of attention.  One has gone to London, another to Barbados, and one to St. Kitts.  Not sure whether the 4th one danced off to, but she’s gone.  At least four 2015 Regional Calendars will feature Susan’s paintings of the dancing.  So happy to share the…