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Burrowes School of Arts graduating class hosts art exhibition
The Burrowes School of Arts graduating class of 2013 is currently holding an art exhibition at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown.
The exercise, which is customary after the annual graduation, is a forum showcasing a number of pieces made by the graduating class, during their tenure at the school.
Andre Jacobus poses with a section of his displays.
Following their graduation late last month, eight diploma holders of the Burrowes School of Arts are utilizing the opportunity to have their work showcased at this year’s exhibition.
Some of the mediums are leather, graphics, oil and charcoal, craftwork, and ceramics.
One thing is certain; Guyana does not lack talent in the department of creativity.
There were indeed some pieces that warrant much praise; however, year after year, the young exhibitors continue to complain of the poor turnout from the public. This batch of students is still hopeful though, that the number of visitors would increase before the exhibition concludes next week.
Former Anna Regina Multilateral student, Andre Jacobus, said that he opted for the Burrowes School of Art with a passion for painting.
He has 14 pieces on display, with the theme revolving around the daily life of Amerindians in the rural communities.
The 20-year-old Pomeroon, Region Two resident said that his parents and other well-wishers saw his talent, and advised that he “follow it up.” Pursuing the arts was everything that Jacobus wanted to do, so he was more than happy to take up the advice of his elders.
He therefore shifted to the city after completing the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC). He was enrolled at the Burrowes School of Arts where he spent three years. Jacobus now majors in Graphics and minors in painting.
Like many of his colleagues, Jacobus gets his ideas to create his work by reminiscing regularly. His most precious display is a floor piece valued at $50,000.
Some of the other brilliant pieces on display at the Umana Yana yesterday.
He is already working part time as an artist at Brain Street Animated Company, and plans to soon become a permanent staff.
According to Jacobus, he uses different mediums for his creations and is of the belief that an artist has to have a massive imagination and willing to go places, making regular sketches so as to ensure his ideas do not depart from him.
Over the years the Burrowes School of Arts has been churning out brilliant artists, many of whom now command a place in some of the leading galleries in the world.
Although the work of local artists may be brilliant, the lack of interests among Guyanese have been posing as a means of stifling creative talents- both young and old.
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