Full of Beans is the place to be on Tuesday, 7 June, for the launch of another intriguing exhibition from one of Cayman’s highest-regarded artists. Greg Lipton’s latest offerings are on show from 5.30pm at the coffee store and exhibition space. Greg tells Weekender that there is no specific theme as such, more a compilation of ideas.
“My inspiration for art comes from many sources, family, friends, travel, childhood experiences, whatever goes on around me.
“The artists that I admire are Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Chuck Close. I don’t recall being compared to anyone,” he notes.
Lipton was born in Canada and first came to the Cayman Islands in 1983, spending the summer with his grandparents and extended family in Cayman Brac. He says that through his art he hopes to convey strong, clear messages that people will be able to identify with.
Complex ideas, executed simply
The ideas behind his art are complex but executed in simple design and form, always telling a story worth discussing. Lipton fills each creation with hope that the artwork will inspire viewers and will lead to some level of self reflection.
Lipton’s art has been a feature of the scene in Cayman for a while now and he recalls many previous exhibitions with fondness.
“My favourite exhibition in the past has been my Out of Control solo show at Art Eccentrics and most recently the group exhibition at the National Gallery, The Persistence of Memory, which is currently on display.
“This is my fourth show with Full of Beans and I am grateful for all of their support and for giving artists this platform to showcase their work,” he tells us.
You can find out more about Lipton and his work at www.liptonart.com
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