The role of a curator is to exhibit art through the subtle use of juxtaposition and arrangement. The latest art exhibition at the MeCurator Art Gallery does exactly this. Titled “Koulè”—the kwéyòl word for colour—this exhibition features work by a number of artists, presented in various ways. Pieces by well-known local artists are displayed on the fresh white walls of the gallery, beside works of new artists.
Pioneers of the Saint Lucian art scene, such as Arnold Toulon, Peter Walcott and Cedric George, are paired with up-and-coming contemporary artists such as Shallon Fadlien, Junette Alexander, GilroyH, Adjani John and Jean Maverick. All together, the artists and their pieces weave colourful tales of nature, myth, love and of the human form. Each piece is unique and stunning, highlighting the abundance of talent within the island. At MeCurator, the artistry of mixing pigments is laid out for all to see.
Buki Cahane, curator and founder of the MeCurator Art Gallery, prides herself in being able to build up a dialogue with all the artists that she represents, forming a collective of artists. It is this collaboration that has taken the gallery from strength to strength since its opening last year. Each month since opening, a number of different themed exhibitions have been launched. Notable ones include a youth art exhibition, a collaboration with the St Lucia Arthritis and Lupus Association, and an all-female artists exhibition. MeCurator seeks to highlight the relevance of art and its ability to transcend and reflect on all areas of life.
The launch event of the “Koulè” exhibition, Thursday 4th April, was a night ignited with sound and laughter, as a diverse crowd gathered to observe and discuss this newest collection. There were generations of art lovers. Young people came to support the work of their young friends, family or even schoolmates.
There were scores of selfies and cellphone photos being taken by the youth. This new way of assimilating art has paved a new discourse within Saint Lucia. The use of social media has become a positive tool to promote art to the younger generation. MeCurator provides a new trend for art by keeping it current, relevant, but mostly accessible to the masses in the space of the MeCurator Art Gallery. There is no doubt that art is thriving once again in Saint Lucia.
The Koulè Art Exhibition runs until Friday 17th May. The MeCurator Art Gallery is open Monday to Friday 9:00am-3:00pm and by private appointment. For more information, contact Mrs Buki Cahane at +1 758 722 8303 or buki.cahane@mecurator.com.
