DOONGALIK STUDIOS ART GALLERY NEWSLETTER

May / June 2012 Volume 6 Issues 5 & 6 Summer is here! 6

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FASH/ART WINNER TO HOLD ART EXHIBITION AT DOONGALIK STUDIOS

Winner of the first annual Fash/Art Jackson Burnside Emerging Artist Award, Sophia Taylor, will open her Art Exhibition, BEAULAH LAND at Doongalik on Tuesday, June 19. The exhibition will be on display until Tuesday July 17 and will consist of photographs and paintings by the talented artist. Sophia Taylor is a young aspiring photographer. Born August 25th 1994, Sophia enjoys the privilege of having dual citizenship. The breathtaking beauty of The Bahamas and Costa Rica has inevitably influenced Sophias work. She is proud of her roots as they have provided the ideal framework to explore the amazing world of nature photography, a skill that Sophia has mastered. In 2010, at the young age of 15, Sophia published a photography book called Beaulah Land in which she expresses her love for the Bahamas by exploring the themes: beauty, ethnicity, unity, liberty, abundance and harmony. In 2010 Sophia was awarded an honorable mention in the Central Banks annual art exhibition. She also received honourable mention at the USA Best of High School and College Photography event. Her most recent work has focused on photographing models in sessions that usually highlight a specific theme. She continues to dazzle people with her creative photography skills and expert editing techniques. At the surprising age of 17, this young woman has gained incredible respect from a wide range of photographers. She is a member of the Photographers of The Bahamas, and her extensive digital portfolio can be seen at
Sophia Taylor (left) with her award at the 2011 Fash Art event

www.facebook.com/sophia.m.taylor.photogr aphy Sophia is a 2012 graduate of Lyford Cay International School, where she was an Honour Roll student, a member of the victorious Dragons soccer team, the National under 17 girls soccer team, and the school band. She is a Swim America coach, plays the steel drums and the clarinet and is a Bahamas Humane Society volunteer. Sophia is on her way to Universidad Veritas in Costa Rica to begin her studies in Photography, and is later transferring to SCAD. Sophia is the daughter of Francis and Rose Marie Taylor, has 3 siblings: Franz, Felicia and twin sister Marissa.

Fash|Art is an exciting two-day showcase celebrating emerging talents in Fashion and Visual Arts. This competition based event, which aims to uncover Bahamian talents, present them with opportunities to launch their careers and groom them into tomorrows top creative minds, is organized by Stylezine Magazine and Kedar Clarke. The event is scheduled for November 2-3, 2012 and is set to welcome two top celebrity guests. For more information on how you could be a part of the event and this years competition, log on to www.facebook.com/fash.art.event. INSIDE THIS ISSUE INSIDE THIS ISSUE BEAULAH LAND Exhibition opens in June
SUNFLOWER DAY DOONGALIK NEWS

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SUNFLOWER DAY PAYS TRIBUTE TO JACKSON

Hundreds of patrons came out to the Dundas Theatre for the Performing Arts for Sunflower Day on Saturday May 12, to enjoy a superb evening of entertainment in celebration of the life and talents of Jackson Burnside. In addition to a display of cherished memories on the Sunflower Day Memory Boards, and a grief recovery information booth, there was a display of art work by Jackson and his brother, Stan. The concert itself consisted of performances which reflected Jacksons varied interests in the arts including a special message from his cousin, Sir Sidney Poitier, music by Tingum Dem, Fred Ferguson, Ruppa Pum Pum (Reuben Deleveaux) and Dion Turnquest, a dance by Simone Davies choreographed by Robert Bain, poetry by Patti GlintonMeicholas, Christian Campbell and Maelynn Major, a video excerpt of Jackson filmed by Dr Keith Wisdom, acappella songs by The Region Bells, musical renditions by Patrice Ferguson, The National Childrens Choir and Fred Munnings and a rush out by the One Family Junkanoo and Community Organization. It was a jam packed evening of first class Bahamian entertainment! Please check the website at www.sunflowerorganization.com for more information about this organization. For those persons who were unable to attend there will be showings at Doongalik during the month.
The 2012 Sunflower Day Committee (leftright) Fred Ferguson, Pam Burnside, Kate and Peter Bates, Orchid Burnside, Fred Munnings. Below, radio appearances on Star FM and Junkanoo 242

Enjoying the after concert reception

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SUMMER FARMERS MARKET CONTINUES Saturdays 9am1pm
The Farmers Market will continue at Doongalik for the summer months. Lucayan Tropical is closed for the summer but our other regular vendors will be on hand featuring the usual sweets, savouries and treats along with new vendors selling native produce and summer fruits! Check out the attachment in the covering letter for the newsletter! ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FA S H ION SHOWCASE PRESENTS FIRST JACKSON BURNSIDE AWARD
The IWFS Jackson Burnside III Fashion and Design Award recognized the innovative and creative talents of professional designers of the built environment who were challenged to create a wearable garment from materials and non-typical textiles used in the building industry. The May 2012 winner was the team of Reuno Pratt and Elizabeth Clarke (below).

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NEW ADDITIONS
ARC ISSUE 5 is herewith 40% more content!! Get your copy early because they will be selling fast!

PAULETTE MORTIMER New photographs on tiles from this artist make a lovely art display or can be used as a real tile for wall decorations highlights! FRESH PAINT For those of you who visit us during our Farmers Market you will have enjoyed this original music by Fred Ferguson and Tingum Demthe CD is now available for sale! Master craftsman TYRONE FERGUSON has delivered another small metal bell for sale. This is a unique way to announce your presence!

The four Designers who competed for the event - left to right: Reuno Pratt of Padishah; Elizabeth Clarke, EDC Designs, both Interior Designers; Valaria Flax, Architect; and Apryl Burrows, Fashion Designer. Below, the judges with event production manager, Indira Moss (2nd left): Architect Marcus Laing, CEO of Insitu Architecture Magazine; Pam; and NAGB Chief Curator and Artist, John Cox.