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Art
Sails by Housi Knecht
Butterfly mural by Amandalynn
Together we stand by Al Ebanks
KAABOO-INSPIRED ART
The incredible music/art/food festival Kaaboo, that will either have taken place or is just about to take place (depending on when you read this magazine!), has given rise to a number
of exciting colourful murals around Seven Mile Beach and Camana Bay. As a preview of the amazing art created by local artists displayed at the event, there has been a concerted effort towards producing outdoor art that has taken the form of these colourful murals.
Created by Amandalynn, Kaaboo’s artistic director, a stunning mural depicting whimsical butterflies and bright foliage sits on the side of the Camana Bay underpass, brightening up what could have been a drab piece of concrete and creating a wonderful piece of outdoor art for all to enjoy. She also helped Ian Ross paint a bright green mural that wraps itself around a Sixties-inspired building on the West Bay Road, a building which once was home to a popular jewellery store. This is another Kaaboo-inspired mural that marries sharp geometric outlines with lush green leaves, giving a distinctly jungle-like image. Yet one more Kaaboo mural graces the outside of a store in Camana Bay, a floral delight of delicate pinks created by Jet Martinez.
CELEBRATION OF HISTORy
In George Town there are a number of fine statues around Hero’s Square, located in the very heart of the town, all offering a celebration of Caymanian history and culture.
One striking piece is the Catboat Sculpture called ‘Dreams from the Sea’, created by local sculptor Karoly Szücs. This homage to the catboat is a poignant reminder of the Islands’ history in which the catboat played a significant part, helping Caymanian sailors catch turtles that were a vital income for local people. At Fort George in George Town a mural was created from three original paintings by artist John Broad commissioned by the National Trust of the Cayman Islands to celebrate the history of the Fort that served many purposes in its mission to protect local people. Each painting depicts a different episode in history, including scenes from World War II when a sea vessel was sunk of Cayman’s coast, an attack on the Islands by the Spanish in the late 1800-early 1900s and Cayman’s much-loved Easter Regatta.
PEACE AND ART
The National Gallery is really the central point for art in Cayman, but visitors should not just go for the paintings and artwork within its walls, as it also possesses a magnificent Sculpture Garden, sponsored by Deutsche Bank, as well that is well worth a visit in its own right. Tour this beautifully tended garden and enjoy some contemporary sculptures that are thought-provoking and beautiful, each with a unique identity. Sit in the restful setting, absorb the tranquil atmosphere and enjoy the peace and art in equal measures.
Outdoor art enlivens the scenery, brightens the drab, engages the mind and educates the viewer all in one go, so go take a tour around Cayman and see how many examples you can spot!
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