Ras Akyem (Barbadian), Gethsemani 11

Oil on canvas, 1990, signed and dated at lower center, retaining label to the verso, presented in a gilt floater frame. Stretcher size 48 x 36 in.; Frame dimensions 50 x 38 in. Ras Akyem I Ramsay is a prominent Barbadian contemporary artist recognized for his contributions to Caribbean modern art. He graduated from the Edna Manley School of Art in Jamaica in 1983 and completed postgraduate studies at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba, from 1995 to 1997. His artistic practice encompasses painting, printmaking, sculpture, and installation, often exploring Caribbean identity, African heritage, spirituality, and the Rastafari movement. He has exhibited extensively throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the United States, frequently alongside fellow Barbadian artist Ras Ishi Butcher. In 1996, he received a Gold Medal at the Third Biennial of Caribbean and Latin American Painting in Santo Domingo. His honors include the Barbados Service Star (1998), a Lifetime Achievement Award in Visual Arts (2010), and the Caribbean Luminary of the Arts Award (2012). His work is represented in the Barbados National Collection and numerous public and private collections internationally. Good estate condition.

Estimate:£75.61

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