Exquisite exhibition at Savannah Gallery

The works of some ten artists are on display. One of them, Lisa O’Connor started painting in high school and professionally at 18. She started in acrylic but now strictly paints only on oils. She has held many solo exhibitions in Trinidad, London and Japan.

O’Connor said: “I paint in the outdoors to be able to capture the light and vibrancy of my surroundings, the natural beauty and architectural heritage.

I enjoy cropping to create an unusual angle and twist on my composition. A great example of this is one of my pieces titled ‘French Ambassador’s House with Poui’.” Clayton De Freitas, president of the Art Society, paints in watercolours and acrylic. His works can be viewed in sepia tones at the exhibition. He advised: “Always see the beauty that surrounds you. It’s there for us all to capture in a look or a glance, even on paper or canvas.” Kenderson Noray’s recent works are a combination of brilliant colours depicting his hometown of Paramin. “He developed a love for art at a young age and is influenced by the nature of our people and the environment,” said Laquis.

Maureen Ottier is an award-winning artist with a passionate love for nature and the outdoors. Her recent works can be only viewed at the Savannah Gallery. One of them is “Pouis around the Savannah”.

Ottier paints in acrylic and watercolours and her works can be seen in corporate and private collections in Canada, USA ,Switzerland, Japan and the Caribbean.

Dermot Louison is mostly self-taught. He has held many successful exhibitions both locally and within the Caribbean.

He paints in oils and depicts our scenic homeland, folklore traditions, court scenes and a heritage with a lost culture and history. Laquis said: “He is one of Trinidad ‘s senior artists and a true master. His painting “Holding Hands” shows a humble way of life.

Ramon Navarro has been painting for over 50 years. Laquis describes him as a master of light and one who paints only in oils. His signature touch on many of his canvases is the flambeau torch. He paints from memory.

“His paintings take you back to an era of romance, a simpler life, donkey carts, farmers and fishing folk.” Sandra Dopson, another selftaught artist has been painting professionally for over 30 years. The San Fernando resident has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Trinidad.

Her paintings adorn the walls of avid collectors both local and international.

Her passion? She said: “I create nature on my canvases, in a touch of old world charm imagery.” Laquis said her style can change at a moment’s notice but her preferred medium is acrylic. She is known for her landscapes and her amazing, intricate detailing of old homes.

Of Martin Superville, Laquis said: “Martin has been inseparable from his canvas since at the age of four. He can paint in all mediums but his preference is oils.

Martin’s paintings include a wide array of our local women, portraits, cricket scenes, landscapes and seascapes.

He uses his dancing figures in black and white as a means to simulate lightness and darkness.” The exhibition runs till December 9, however, viewing is by appointment only.