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Distinguished artist, Francis Ferreira, has passed away

Jul 08, 2020 Letters

Dear Editor,

Francis Ferreira, a distinguished Guyanese artist has passed away. He will be remembered for his more than four decades contributed to the visual arts both at home and abroad.
Two times winner of the National Visual Arts competition, Francis placed second in the Guyana Visual Arts Competition 2018. He was an Executive member of the Guyana United Artists (GUA) and Founder of the Main Street Group of Artists.
The Guyana United Artists have experienced the loss of some of its most prolific and outstanding members over the past two years including Winston Strick, Mervin Phillips, and Peter Edwards. Remaining members who have migrated from Guyana are Gary Thomas, Aubrey Estwick, Ras Ita, Carl Anderson. Our ranks are depleted – five of the remaining 11 senior artists are unwell, sick, and in need of proper medical treatment. Going blind is a common medical problem for many sculptors.
As the General Secretary of the GUA, I have always highlighted the plight of the senior artists who have given their golden years to this country and at the end of the day die of lack of money to buy basic food items, medication and who can’t afford to have the services of private medical institutions. If the Georgetown Public Hospital was a “better” place Guyanese politicians wouldn’t have to seek overseas medical attention.
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Francis Ferreira. May his soul rest in peace.

Yours Faithfully
Desmond Alli
(General Secretary Guyana United Artists GUA)

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