Cayman: Gordon J Solomon 2020 JULY Newsletter
From Gordon Solomon
| GORDON J SOLOMON2020 JULY NEWSLETTER |
| My featured artwork, entitled “Thatcher”, is a collage of images that tell the story of our National Tree. The artwork paints a chronicle of the thatch tree’s usage; plating of its leaves into baskets, “laces” for wompas, broom and hat. It was even used to hold the turtle, once caught by our forefathers. On the right of the painting is a song I wrote tocomplete my thoughts on this graceful tree:”Full moon calls to gather island forest,swipes from machete awakes the solace…” **original painting or prints available-contact me for details |
The “Thatcher” was exhibited at artexpo New York, the worlds largest fine art trade show.
Special thanks to the CNCF for their involvement!
Watch my interview video for a little insight, or read more here.
It was an honour to have my art featured alongside the famous Andy Warhol’s artwork “Skulls”
(F. & S. II. 159) at artexpo NY.
| he following video has short excerpts of diary entries written by Alta while on the trip. Plus clips of audio from places we visited, music, people, conversations and also the cutting of thatch and the washing of the leaves when we were back home in Cayman “Od to the Thatch Tree Industry!” Video |
| The “Thatcher” t-shirt if now available atT SHIRTS BY GORDON SOLOMON |
| “The Searcher”…written by Alta, is our next single.We continuously search to know the deepest parts of ourselves and others intimately… #poetryartmusic#inspired#justus |
