Decoding Salvation:
New Works by
Jace McKinney

Opening Thursday, September 12, 2013
6pm to 9pm
The Central Bank Art Gallery, Market Street

The Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery presents the solo exhibition ‘Decoding Salvation,’ a body of work by Bahamian artist Jace McKinney that deals with the concept of salvation from his personal struggles, which in turn revealed collective concerns faced by modern society. The show runs from September 11th – 30th 2013, opening reception September 12th at 6:00pm.

Salvation is as old as mankind and it is the very thing that breathes hope into an unknown future. By nature, we don’t want to die, but we know that it is an inevitable fact for every human being. When we lose a loved one, there is a great sense of helplessness that we tend to feel. In moments like these we wish for the power to resurrect that loved one from the dead. If it were in our strength we would fight death itself like Hercules wrestling for the soul of Alcestis. Alas, the keys of life and death are not in our hands, yet the soul still cries out “save me.”

The 2012 winner of the prestigious Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Competition, Jace McKinney holds his BFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). As a fine artist and storyteller, Jace is known for his surreal illustrations and sculptures that are inspired by the visual elements of ‘Junkanoo’, and the unique religious and folklore traditions of Bahamian culture. His work merges the ordinary and mundane with the fantastical, dreamlike spiritual journey of the human soul.

Jace’s work has been published in children’s books, international magazines, newspapers and literary journals; and has been exhibited in The Bahamas, the United States and the Hawaiian islands. Jace is presently enrolled in the seminary program at Andrews University where he is pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree. Correlating with his studies, Jace’s artwork currently explores the subject of salvation.

Ceramic & Silk Painting Classes for Adults

Beginning September 18, 2013

Bahamian artist and ceramicist Imogene Walkine is offering classes for adults in ceramics and silk fabric painting beginning September 18th and 19th, meeting once a week from 6.30pm to 9pm.

Ceramicist Imogene Walkine (born 1971, Nassau, The Bahamas) received a BA with Honors from Goldsmith's College, University of London. As an art teacher at C.V. Bethel Senior High School, Walkine found that her students and their observations acted as a catalyst for her own art work. She was originally a painter but followed a growing preference to work with ceramics. She draws inspiration from nature, describing her work as “extractions from nature” imbued with the energy of Bahamian culture. Usually her work reflects Junkanoo themes with masks having a strong presence. Recently Walkine’s work has become increasingly abstract as she seeks to "represent the life force and continual evolution which is within all of God's creations.” Her most recent large-scale ceramic installation can be seen at the Lynden Pindling International Airport. It is entitled "My Bahamaland".

Register for her classes today. Spaces are limited so please contact instructor Imogene Walkine at 323-7574 or email at imowalk@gmail.com.