We are open in Dubai! Grenada Pavilion at Expo2020
The fortitude to keep going and resilience to adapt seems to be encoded in our DNA.
On the Road to Dubai
Susan Main Gallery is the official curator of the presentation of visual art at the Grenada Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.. We know its already 2021, we are not confused. (more than usual anyway). Opening will be Oct 1, 2021 and will continue through March of 2022. Take a look at the video with…
We know we have been a little quiet…
Although it has been very quiet we are still here!
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…
“Restoration”…Naturally Susan Mains and Rene Froehlich
“Restoration “ — Naturally The exhibition of art opened at the Susan Mains Gallery on Thursday last was an immersion experience. As soon as one stepped into the gallery, the feeling of the rain forest dominated. Accentuating that was the sound track for the evening—tropical rain in a thunderstorm. Unlike the French artist…
We have been featured!
The amazing Corrie Scott of Barbados puts out this art and event guide every month. We are so appreciative that she included our recent show at Art Medellin in Colombia. Click here to to see the great coverage! You can also see some of the great art and photography happening in Barbados. November 2016 Arts…
Grenada Contemporary 3 “The Bridge”
Forming a critical mass in the region is the Grenada Contemporary Exhibit. In its first expression, in 2014, the exhibit was visited by one of the most important curators in the region, Jose Manual Noceda from Cuba. His attendance put Grenadian artists who participated into an official register of Caribbean artists and helped give a…
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…
Benoit Builds with Bricks of Identity
Oliver Benoit’s “Anima Externalised” Approaching Oliver Benoit’s solo show titled, “Anima Externalised”, viewers will see familiar elements of Benoit’s paintings but Grenada’s foremost abstractionist offers new and provoking material based on Grenada’s collective identity and heritage. “Anima” is a psychology term coined by Carl Jung that is an archetype of collective unconsciousness. The paintings, depicting…
More Caribbean Dancing Girls, from Susan Mains
Recent cultural excursions to the small island of Carriacou, have resulted in big rewards. The big drum dance, which harkens back to African cultural traditions, has many variations of dance which accompany. Carriacou is a part of Grenada, as is Petit Martinique. Here are just a few of the recent paintings that have been inspired.…
She Danced In, then she danced out.
Big Drum Dancer, Susan Mains 46″ x 46″ Oil on Canvas, 2014
See the Exhibit Grafted Narratives–order the catalog!
Grafted Narratives by Paintings by Susan Mains and Asher Mains | Make Your Own Book
Back to Roots for Susan Mains
Cocoa, ready to pick. Breadfruit, tempting from the tree. The Carenage of St. George’s. Distinctly Grenadian offerings. Acrylic on Canvas
More Sailing
Stormy skies can’t stop the sailing.
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