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April 9, 1956
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
The Barbados Sunday Advocate on Feb. 19, 1956, praises watercolors and drawings from St. Croix's Cruzan Art Club at the Exhibition of Contemporary Painting in Barbados, highlighting seascapes by artists like Cyril Marshall and Marjorie Bartell, among others, noting high standards and imaginative works.
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Barbados Appreciates
Crucian Art Show
A report from the Barbados Sunday Advocate dated Feb. 19, 1956 has this to say about the paintings that were sent from here by members of the Cruzan Art Club to the Exhibition of Contemporary Painting and annual show held in the British island of Barbados:
"The Exhibition of Contemporary Painting at the Barbados Museum contains a fine show of water colors, sculpture and drawings. The works are of a high standard. Many come from St. Croix, Grenada, St. Vincent, and Trinidad. Seascapes are by far the most numerous of the water colors exhibited. A fine collection comes from St. Croix, of which the most important are "Hurricane's Wake" by Cyril Marshall—a dramatic painting with the typically curious light caused by such weather, and "Hurricane Warning" by Marjorie Bartell, a bold and well painted work.
Both those artists are responsible for a number of interesting paintings. "Serene Sunset" by Cyril Marshall is especially striking, whilst "Cruz Bay" and "North Shore—Ham Bluff" both by Marjorie Bartell are extremely colorful.
R. Hodgson shows a number of seascapes with yachts, "Around the Buoy" being particularly vivid—with plenty of action. "Christiansted" and "Careening Rover C" by Toby Schover are attractive, not only because of their subtle coloring but the use of pen & ink outline greatly heightens the coherence of the artist's work.
Dorothy Colby's "Ham Bluff" is a strong painting wherein color has priority over form, and the scene is boldly patterned with a pleasing range of colors. "Moment at Twilight" by Ruth Gregory is an unusual painting which shows much imagination. Paul Park's "Old Mill" is particularly striking owing to its subdued color and clever lighting.
Mrs. Atti Henley's two gouaches—“Develé” & “Dream Deep” are both highly imaginative and glow like jewels. Her work is extraordinarily interesting for it reflects neither an age nor a locality but has about it a fairy tale quality, also highly imaginative but geometric in conception.
Russell Ewing shows some interesting flower studies, and drawings, so often neglected, are not without interest in this exhibition. “Old St. Croix”, & “East End” by Morrell Davis being well arranged and of much architectural interest.
It is highly interesting to hear the praise heaped on our local artists. This is the third time such a show has been arranged between Barbados and St. Croix. Let us hope this exchange will continue in the future.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Crucian Art Club.
Crucian Art Show
A report from the Barbados Sunday Advocate dated Feb. 19, 1956 has this to say about the paintings that were sent from here by members of the Cruzan Art Club to the Exhibition of Contemporary Painting and annual show held in the British island of Barbados:
"The Exhibition of Contemporary Painting at the Barbados Museum contains a fine show of water colors, sculpture and drawings. The works are of a high standard. Many come from St. Croix, Grenada, St. Vincent, and Trinidad. Seascapes are by far the most numerous of the water colors exhibited. A fine collection comes from St. Croix, of which the most important are "Hurricane's Wake" by Cyril Marshall—a dramatic painting with the typically curious light caused by such weather, and "Hurricane Warning" by Marjorie Bartell, a bold and well painted work.
Both those artists are responsible for a number of interesting paintings. "Serene Sunset" by Cyril Marshall is especially striking, whilst "Cruz Bay" and "North Shore—Ham Bluff" both by Marjorie Bartell are extremely colorful.
R. Hodgson shows a number of seascapes with yachts, "Around the Buoy" being particularly vivid—with plenty of action. "Christiansted" and "Careening Rover C" by Toby Schover are attractive, not only because of their subtle coloring but the use of pen & ink outline greatly heightens the coherence of the artist's work.
Dorothy Colby's "Ham Bluff" is a strong painting wherein color has priority over form, and the scene is boldly patterned with a pleasing range of colors. "Moment at Twilight" by Ruth Gregory is an unusual painting which shows much imagination. Paul Park's "Old Mill" is particularly striking owing to its subdued color and clever lighting.
Mrs. Atti Henley's two gouaches—“Develé” & “Dream Deep” are both highly imaginative and glow like jewels. Her work is extraordinarily interesting for it reflects neither an age nor a locality but has about it a fairy tale quality, also highly imaginative but geometric in conception.
Russell Ewing shows some interesting flower studies, and drawings, so often neglected, are not without interest in this exhibition. “Old St. Croix”, & “East End” by Morrell Davis being well arranged and of much architectural interest.
It is highly interesting to hear the praise heaped on our local artists. This is the third time such a show has been arranged between Barbados and St. Croix. Let us hope this exchange will continue in the future.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Crucian Art Club.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Art Exhibition
Barbados
St Croix
Seascapes
Watercolors
Cultural Exchange
Cruzan Art Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Cyril Marshall
Marjorie Bartell
R. Hodgson
Toby Schover
Dorothy Colby
Ruth Gregory
Paul Park
Mrs. Atti Henley
Russell Ewing
Morrell Davis
Cruzan Art Club
Where did it happen?
Barbados Museum, Barbados; St. Croix
Story Details
Key Persons
Cyril Marshall
Marjorie Bartell
R. Hodgson
Toby Schover
Dorothy Colby
Ruth Gregory
Paul Park
Mrs. Atti Henley
Russell Ewing
Morrell Davis
Cruzan Art Club
Location
Barbados Museum, Barbados; St. Croix
Event Date
Feb. 19, 1956
Story Details
Report praises St. Croix artists' works at Barbados exhibition, including seascapes like 'Hurricane's Wake' by Cyril Marshall and 'Hurricane Warning' by Marjorie Bartell, noting high standards, imaginative qualities, and cultural exchange between islands.