“Landscapes in Miniature” 19th January – 17 February 2018
Photo Credit: Gina Francesca Corbin
Miniature acrylic landscape paintings inspired by the coffee, cocoa and tobacco lands of the Caribbean
by PETER SHEPPARD
La Casa del Habano, 1st Floor, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, Holetown, St. James, Barbados, W.I. Tel: 1 (246) 621-0621 Email: info@lacasadelhabanobbds.com Enquiries at: petersheppardart@gmail.com
About the Artist:
P eter Sh ep p a rd Trinidad & Tobago
Born in 1967 in the twinisland Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in the Southern Caribbean. Peter is a selftaught artist who has been exhibiting in Trinidad & Tobago for the past 25 years . His solo shows at both 101 Art Gallery and Y Art Gallery have attracted collectors from around the World including: The U.S. and Canada, The United Kingdom, Europe, South Africa and as far away as Asia. Peter has found his niche in miniature painting and is a member of The Hilliard Society of Miniature Painters (UK) where he has been participating in their annual members’ shows in Wells, Somerset, U.K... In 2013 he was awarded the Sue Burton Award for Best in Show with his sepia series, much like the works displayed in this collection. When he is not painting, he volunteers with the Art Society of Trinidad & Tobago and is actively involved in Arts Management in his homeland. Peter Sheppard has recently been elected as President of the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago who is celebrating their 75th anniversary , making it the oldest Visual Arts N.G.O in the Caribbean. Peter mentors to young and emerging artists and is on several adjudication panels for Visual Arts and Carnival competitions. This is Peter’s first exhibition in Barbados.
Peter Sheppard “River Boat” 5” Round, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #01 USD600.00)
Peter Sheppard “Shack, Shack” 5” Round, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #02 USD600.00)
Peter Sheppard “Emortelle in Bloom” 5”x5” Acrylic on Gesso Board, 2018 (Cat. #03 USD500.00)
Peter Sheppard “Cocoa” 5”x5” Acrylic on Gesso Board, 2018 (Cat. #04 USD500.00)
“Tapia House” 3”x4” Acrylic on Canvas, 2018 (Cat. #05 USD400.00)
“Tuck Shop” 3”x4” Acrylic on Canvas, 2018 (Cat. #06 USD400.00)
“Coconut Estate” 3”x4” Acrylic on Canvas, 2018 (Cat. #07 USD400.00)
“Fishing Boats” 3”x4” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #08 USD400.00)
Peter Sheppard Bamboo Grove” 5” Round, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018 (Cat. #09 USD600.00)
“Country Road” 3”x4”, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #10 USD400.00)
“House and Copper” 3”x4”, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #11 USD400.00)
“Cocoa Shed” 3”x4”, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #12 USD400.00)
“Old Bridge” 3”x4”, Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #13 USD400.00)
“Farmer’s House” 3”x5” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #14 USD450.00)
“The Paddock” 3”x5” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #15 USD450.00)
“On the Plantation” 3”x5” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #16 USD450.00)
Collecting Water” 3”x5” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #17 USD450.00) “
“The Factory” 6”x12” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #18 USD900.00)
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“Coast Road” 6”x12” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #17 USD450.00) “
“The White House” 3”x3”” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #20 USD400.00)
“Rain Forest Drive” 3”x3”Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #21 USD400.00)
“River” 3”3” Acrylic on Canvas 2018 (Cat. #22 USD400.00)
At the genesis of this exhibition, I visited Mount Gay in St Lucy on a private tour of the plantation and distillery. During the visit, I saw the stoppers for the rum barrels and thought that it would be a good idea to paint on it. So I got two and immediately did paintings on them, inspired by my day at Mount Gay in St. Lucy.. Thusly, Mount Gay had to be a part of my opening and I thank them for their sponsorship of the Rum Punch served at my opening.
Peter Sheppard – Artist
Thank you to my catering sponsor, Lucky Horseshoe for their delicious and generous offering of Sandwiches, Crabcakes and a Veggie Platter for the opening reception. It was all delicious.
Event Photography by my beautiful cousin: Gina Francesca Corbin – Thank you
Thank You A special thank you to Rosemary Parkingson who was with me the first time I stepped foot into this venue. We were driving around exploring Barbados and at the end of our day wanted to relax with a cocktail. I immediately felt a connection with this location and the idea for this exhibition was born. Rosemary helped me craft the proposal to La Casa del Habano and the rest is history. Ironically, Rosemary was in Trinidad and Tobago attending to personal business at the time of the exhibition, but, managed to work tirelessly to sort out all the logistics. The exhibition could not have happened without her valuable input. And with the love and support from my friend and family, both in Trinidad and Tobago and in Barbados. Thank you Rosemary.