Prolific artist Nasaria Suckoo Chollette’s latest exhibition, Sweet Ladu, is set to open at Full of Beans, Friday, 3 November.
Although the artist is still painting artwork for the show, she said the exhibition will comprise of at least 12 pieces, primarily acrylic on canvas.
The show is named after an Indian desert made from flour, ghee and sugar – a testament, Nasaria said, to her Indian descent.
‘I am half Indian and with all the talk of culture, heritage, and rollover I wanted to celebrate all that came together to make me,’ she said. ‘I am proud to be a Caymanian and I am proud to have Jamaican heritage as well. All of this will be evident in my work.’
The over-arching theme is one of celebration.
‘The show is a celebration of everything that makes me, me,’ Nasaria said. ‘Soul searching often brings new elements of self to light and they are to be welcomed and celebrated. Sweet Ladu is usually made for celebrations, and in this show I am celebrating myself, my heritage and womanhood.’
She added: ‘I hope that each piece of work will be like a ball of sweetness to the people who come to see them.’
Nasaria studied art at New York University in 1999. A member of Native Sons, Nasaria has won the prestigious McCoy Prize Fine Art Award, 2006, and her work has been exhibited extensively at group exhibitions across Grand Cayman.
The artist works full-time as a drama teacher at John Gray High School and views painting as a chance to relax.
Asked to describe her work, she said: ‘My artwork is colourful, bright and celebrates life, womanhood and culture. They can also display my anger and dismay with human behaviour. Most of all I always have a story to tell.’
Sweet Ladu is the artist’s first solo show and all work is for sale. The exhibition opens at 7pm, complimentary white wine sangria and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
To contact the artist email [email protected].
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