While at our studio to be photographed for the Bahamian Project, veteran journalist and columnist Nicki Kelly reminisced about the refurbishment of the Villa Doyle – now The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (NAGB). … Continue readingNicki Kelly
When we arrived the reverend was sitting on the couch wearing a king’s crown. He greeted us with a jovial smile. The house was filled with young people, the youngest of whom were his grandchildren, the others were members of his congregation and choir. When informed of our intent to photograph the reverend for the Bahamian Project, three of the girls stood up and began to sing a song in his honour – “Here’s To A Man”. … Continue readingReverend Earle Francis
One of the oldest, largest and most popular Junkanoo groups is the Shell Saxons Superstars, which has been led by Vola Francis for about 50 years. His leadership skills, drive, passion and exuberance has brought the Saxons many a win. Vola, who can always be found at the head of the group leading the charge down Bay Street, has become well-known for dressing in kingly garb, adorned with a magnificent crown and scepter. … Continue readingPercy ‘Vola’ Francis
We caught up with Max Taylor during his trip into Nassau to oversee the installation of one of his artworks. The piece, entitled “The Family”, was a massive polished wooden sculpture of four smooth, graceful, elongated forms melded together – a man, woman and two children. It was a commission for the newly opened arrivals terminal at the airport. … Continue readingMax Taylor
On the day that we photographed him for the Bahamian Project Franklyn ‘Count Bernadino’ Ellis had brought along one of his steel drums. We carefully set it up in front of the camera and he proceeded to plink out a famous melody for us. … Continue readingCount Bernadino
I have known Oswald Stubbs for a long time. He can be found almost every day at the main post office on East Hill and he sits near the first block of post boxes which is where my box is located. We always chat awhile and if he hasn’t seen me for more than a week or so he greets me with the grand welcoming gesture of kissing my hand. … Continue readingOswald ‘One Hand’ Stubbs