Opening Reception
Medulla Art Gallery
Tomorrow, Thursday 08 December 2011
6.30 – 9.00pm
37 Fitt Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain
RSVP 740 7597 / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Exhibition continues until 22 December 2011
Abovegroup Ogilvy’s neighbour and good friend Che Lovelace is hosting the opening of his new show at Medulla Art Gallery tomorrow from 6:30pm. We’d love it if you could make it - admission is free and it will be a fun evening out (oh, the art is awesome as well).
ABOUT THE SHOW
Conceived as an open studio event that takes place outside of Lovelace’s studio, Studio Swap will showcase many new, large-scale paintings, smaller works, and a projected piece. Lovelace’s new, large-scale paintings demonstrate the artist’s increased focus on the human body in various environments and situations. He has been using performance as part of his work process, executing and photographing specific actions, out of which he then develops his paintings. Short stop-motion films are also produced from these performances.
Parallel to his work with the body and movement, Lovelace has continued his long-standing series of Carnival and ‘Mas’ oriented paintings. A selection of the most recent of these works will also be presented. The artist has also been a fervent documenter of his works in progress as well as day-to-day life and moods in the studio, and a selection of these and other images will form part of the projected piece.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Che Lovelace has had one-person exhibitions at Half Gallery, New York; the National Museum of Trinidad & Tobago; along with other Trinidad galleries. He recently showed at the 2011 Volta Art Fair in New York, represented by the Fine Arts Society Gallery, London. A selection of his portraits was recently exhibited at the Pertwee Anderson & Gold Gallery, London, UK. He has been included in exhibitions in Spain, Ecuador, Paris, Santo Domingo, and Curaçao, among other locations. In 1999 he was awarded the UNESCO-Aschberg Artist Bursary and he worked in London for several months under the auspices of INIVA (Institute of International Visual Arts), after which he completed artist’s residencies in Uganda and Venezuela. He studied painting at L’Ecole Regionale des Beaux Arts de la Martinique, (Regional School of Fine Art, Martinique).
ABOUT THE GALLERY
Medulla Art Gallery has been established to carry on and develop the traditions of Aquarela Galleries. Medulla, as the name implies, will provide a core space for art education with public participation through exhibitions, forums and seminars. Isabel Brash, Martin Mouttet and Geoffrey MacLean hope to use Medulla to demonstrate art, not only as a social expression, but also as a medium for therapy and growth. Workshops will form part of all exhibitions and include introductions not only to painting, but sculpture, print-making and media.
Posted in on 08th Dec 2011. 0 comments.
Street art is an essential medium for the exchange and connectivity of ideas, art and culture. It is alive and continues to spread throughout cities across the globe.
Urban Heartbeat is a regional project initiated by the Goethe-Institut in Mexico that features various artists from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Now there is an opportunity for you to be a part of it.
Urban Heartbeat will run from February through March and all urban artists, designers, muralists, illustrators, and cartoonists are invited to participate in this exciting competition.
The entry deadline is January 10th 2012. The winning designs will be posted on walls in the streets of all the countries we visit, inspiring the imagination of local artists to share their work with yours giving rise to something new, a unique fusion of styles.
At the same time, in your own country, you will join a group of local artists to create an art space within a neighbourhood using the designs made by artists from the other nations.
In Trinidad and Tobago, Urban Heartbeat is organised by the German Embassy in Port of Spain in partnership with Abovegroup Ogilvy. Stay tuned as we will keep you all updated as we progress.
Competition:
To sum up the idea of our project: If the jury picks your design, it will be used in every country of the tour to inspire the artists and allows them to involve your design in their own works. On top of that you’ll take part in the realisation of the mural in your hometown. Alongside German artist Jim Avignon and fellow local artists you will exchange and develop ideas and techniques.
After touring the region, the project will end up in Mexico City and subsequently Berlin, where a catalogue of the artwork and designs of all the artists will be presented in “Galerie neurotitan”, a unique space for urban and alternative art.
So what are you waiting for? Send us your proposal on Facebook under “de mi barrio a tu barrio” which is the Spanish name of the project or get more information on http://www.urban-heartbeat.com/
Posted in on 05th Dec 2011. 0 comments.
Friday November 11th, 2011
The Little Carib Theatre - Woodbrook, Port of Spain
8:30am–3:30pm
We are extremely excited to be a part of TEDx for the first time in Port of Spain Trinidad.
On November 11, 2011 (11.11.11), over one hundred of Trinidad & Tobago’s opinion leaders and impassioned TEDx fans will come together for a day of dialogue and networking for TEDxPortofSpain.
TEDxPortofSpain, an independently produced event operated under a licence from TED, is aimed at creating dialogue and action.
This event is sponsored by Trinidad & Tobago Entertainment Company, and hosted in partnership with Abovegroup Ogilvy and Demming Communications, on behalf of Keita Demming founder and lead facilitator of Village Seed Solutions.
The theme for TEDxPortofSpain is “Changing Conversations”. “If we are to change Trinidad and Tobago, the change must begin at the level of thought. One powerful influencer in changing thought is to change the conversation.”
“Changing Conversations” will feature 10 guest speakers all of whom have contributed significantly in various areas of practice from technology, entertainment, design, and entreuprenuership. Speakers include:
1. Peter Minshall, artist, founder of The Callalloo Company
2. Mark Raymond, President of TTIA (Trinidad & Tobago Institute of Architects)
3. Georgia Popplewell, Managing Director of Global Voices
4. Prof. Prakash Persad, Professor of Mechantronics
5. Wendell Manwarren, artist 3Canal
6. Dr. Kiran Akal, founder and president of Infinite Worlds Inc.
7. Gregory Sloane Seale, Citizen Security, Ministry of National Security Trinidad & Tobago
8. Ria Ramkisoon, Internationally recognised handbag designer
9. Stefan Grosberg, Slow Food T&T
10. Geoff Frankson, Founder and C.E.O of Better Health Ltd.
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The live TEDxPortofSpain event (11.11.11) is by invitation only and seats are very limited, however, there is still an opportunity for you to attend. Just complete our simple questionnaire to be considered for a seat: http://tedxportofspain.com/attend
Posted in on 01st Nov 2011. 0 comments.
At Abovegroup Ogilvy, we embrace creativity, art, culture and freedom of expression. This is why we’ve always been a proud supporter of and contributor to the annual Erotic Art Week events since it began in 2008.
We’re approaching that time again! From September 21st to September 30th, the third annual Erotic Art Week will take place across several venues in Woodbrook Port of Spain.
The theme this year is Temporalis - Beauty, passion, sensuality and anything erotic, all seem to rise on the precious quality of being temporary, ending at any moment, fleeting…
Artists and anyone interested in contributing to Erotic Art week are urged to apply for submission. The deadline is August 26, 2011.
If you are interested, check out the Erotic Art Week website:
http://eroticartweektt.blogspot.com/?zx=12f2765364fd5b8e
What do you find erotic?
http://youtu.be/4dIpbxclNxE
Posted in on 23rd Aug 2011. 0 comments.
Wednesday July 27, 2011
The Callaloo Company - C22 Western Main Road Chaguaramas
7:30 pm
This is the second instalment of our Shifting Spaces series and we’re heading out west for an evening of music, art and visual inspiration.
International photographer, Wyatt Gallery will share stories from his new book ‘Tent Life: Haiti.’ The book communicates the resiliency, dignity, and strength of millions of Haitians who are presently forced to live in temporary makeshift tent communities. These inspirational portraits show the people of Haiti living, working and striving to rise above the daily challenges they face.
International artist Wendell Mc Shine is comfortable in all realms of creative expression. A fearless talent, Wendell will take us through an emotionally provocative experience with a live demonstration of his art work, with an equally stimulating platform of creativity. Music and art collide as Wendell, together with a live DJ, create and construct his masterpiece.
Wyatt Gallery
Wyatt Gallery, a person not a place, is an American photographer who grew up in Philadelphia. He later received his BFA from New York University Tisch School of The Arts. His work has been exhibited worldwide including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and American Express.
In addition his work has been published in the New York Times, Esquire, Mother Jones, and Newsweek to name a few.
Wyatt feels most at home when experiencing a new place and photographing spiritual sites throughout the world. In 2011 he published Tent Life: Haiti. 100% of the royalties go to Haitian Relief.
Wendell Mc Shine
Raw, transcendental and overly mystifying, It is no surprise that International artist Wendell Mc Shine is from the “Carnival” island, Trinidad & Tobago.
Currently based and producing work in Mexico City there’s a lucid cross pollination expressed through stunning iconography. When one moves full heartedly into the doorway of Mc Shine’s work, a multi level narrative, which constructs upon itself is discovered. Bandidos, Jewel Stars, King Crows, plantation houses, skulls, hibiscus flowers, etc., coexist in a world of wooden panels, canvases, organic animations and paper mache masks.
Admission is absolutely free! Atmospheric music provided by DJ Shy-Guy.
Please note the start time. Doors open at 7:30 pm. For more information, check us out on Facebook (‘like’ us and see what we’re up to. We’ll buy you pack of “Zoomers” if you do.)
Special thanks to The Callaloo Company for providing us with a truly historic location and Vintage Imports for providing vino (while stocks last - we welcome your donations, yup the jar returns). You’re also welcome to bring your own drinks if you’d like. Copies of “Tent Life: Haiti” will also be on sale.
Hope to see you there!
Posted in on 22nd Jul 2011. 0 comments.
In recognition of the global launch of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, Arrive Alive in conjunction with Motorsports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT) will be hosting the Fun Family Photo Safari Car Rally throughout Trinidad on July 24, 2011.
This rally is an opportunity to communicate to drivers and the general public the importance of safe behaviour on the road.
The event begins at 10:00 a.m with three different legs simultaneously from the North (Hasely Crawford Stadium), South (Gulf City Car Park) and the East (Larry Gomes Stadium) areas of Trinidad ending at the Ato Boldon Stadium.
There will be prizes, giveaways, entertainment as well as educational road safety booths for this alcohol-free family event.
Posted in on 14th Jul 2011. 0 comments.
The Cannes Lions 58th International Festival of Creativity, proved to be yet another success for Ogilvy & Mather this year after winning a total of 61 Lions across all categories.
See below for the official UK news release:
Cannes, France, June 27, 2011 – Ogilvy & Mather has won 12 Gold medals and more Cannes Lions than ever before in the year that it celebrates its inspirational founder, David Ogilvy’s centennial.
In total, Ogilvy & Mather has won 61 Lions across all categories in the 58th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, 2011. The company scooped up 12 Gold, 17 Silver and 32 Bronze awards, as well as having 133 Finalists in this year’s festival. Ogilvy Argentina was named Direct Agency of the Year and Ogilvy Brazil took third place in that category.
Ogilvy reasserted its creative dominance, smashing its 2010 record when it won a respectable 57 Lions: 3 Gold, 18 Silver, and 36 Bronze.
In the highly coveted Network of the Year Category, Ogilvy secured second place. its highest position ever in the history of the network and a reflection of the recordsmashing performance achieved in this Cannes Lions 2011.
Ogilvy creative highlights from the Festival include “The Friendship Machine” campaign for Coca Cola by Ogilvy Argentina, which picked up two Gold awards in the Direct category and a Gold in the Outdoor category. The CocaCola “Friendship Machine,” an interactive activation idea using a 3.5 meter vending machine, was created in Latin America to celebrate Friendship Day. Ogilvy Latin America won an unprecedented six Lions for CocaCola.
To see all of the creative work, click here: http://www.canneslions.com/work/
Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy & Mather, commented: “As we celebrate our founder’s centennial, it feels appropriate and right that we have had our best performance in history in Cannes. Our performance tops off a historic week for Ogilvy. I am very proud of everyone who has contributed to our success. Thanks to all our clients and to every one of our 18,000 Ogilvy colleagues for making this happen. Congratulations.”
The International Festival of Creativity, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world’s leading celebration of creativity in communications. As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, over 28,800 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Full information about the 2011 Awards, winners and full credits can be found at: http://www.canneslions.com
Posted in on 28th Jun 2011. 0 comments.
From June 24 to June 25 our good friend Richard Mark Rawlings will be exhibiting his latest work. This will take place at The Alice Yard (80 Robert Street Woodbrook). Come join us!
Richard Mark Rawlings is a Graphic Designer/Photographer/Visual Artist/Creative Director, working in advertising for the last twenty years. Rawlins is the publisher of the online magazine Draconian Switch (www.artzpub.com), a co-founder of Trinidad and Tobago’s Erotic Artweek exhibition, and collaborator in the Alice Yard artspace initiative.
Posted in on 10th Jun 2011. 0 comments.
Our very good friends at Meiling are launching a new line of variety wear and it is gonna nothing short of coolness!
This Friday June 3, 2011, come join us as we head under the mango tree to celebrate this launch. There will be a special guest performance by….well I guess you’ll have be there to find out!
The Shorts are E.V.I.L brand was born of a desire to change the negative connotations attached to shorts. Shorts are vulgar…. shorts are inappropriate…. shorts are evil!!
As Caribbean women it is natural to want shorts to be as much a part of your wardrobe staples as your favorite pair of jeans. But rather than allowing your shorts to blend in with the crowd, why not make a statement? Shorts are E.V.I.L offers a multitude of quirky-chic styles and finishes that are sure to whet your appetite for bare legs this summer….
All styles are limited edition and will be available June through August at No. 6 Carlos St.
Posted in on 31st May 2011. 0 comments.
We’re back with our latest instalment of the Show & Tell series. This is the first of our Show & Tell tour, which will feature events around the country at some places you’d expect and others that are totally off the map.
Up until now the events have been hosted at our studio in the Fernandes Industrial Center. As of May 20th Show & Tell is on the road and we’re teaming up with the Normandie Under the Trees to kick off this exciting series.
Derrick Lewis / ISLANDpeople
Derrick Lewis is the founder and Creative Director of ISLANDpeople, one of the leading event management companies in the region. As founder, he stewards the company’s vision to be the most innovative event management company in the world.
ISLANDpeople is of course very famous for its Trinidad Carnival band and parties, but as an event management company it has been involved in a whole lot more, working with UNICEF, TDC (World Cup Campaign), the Eventology Conference and the Opening Ceremony for CHOGM.
Derrick is also on a mission to share our culture with the world. He’ll be talking about ISLANDpeople, and their plans to make it a global phenomenon.
Ken Armstrong
Ken Armstrong is an Architect Designer with an international reputation for design innovation within Architecture & Urban Design and crossing boundaries fusing Architecture, Graphics, Design and Branding. He has worked at Norman Fosters Architects on projects such as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank HQ in Hong Kong, Stanstead Airport and the BBC HQ in London.
Ken is a founder of UBU [Urban Bubble Unlimited]: a progressive leisure company that’s behind the launch pad for the visionary Urban Bubble Clubs soon rocketing and landing in Cities and Towns all over the World. These Futuristic 21st Century Clubs offer weary urbanites fresh new ways for better quality of life though revitalising fun from cool and constantly evolving Health, Sport and Entertainment experiences.
Come on down and celebrate our Show & Tell: Shifting Spaces series. It’s a guaranteed shakedown with The Amateurs providing the music…good vibes for all!
Ketel One Vodka will be sampling drinks from 7:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, check us out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AbovegroupOgilvy?ref=ts
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Date: May 20th 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m
Location: The Normandie Hotel – 10 Nook Ave, St. Anns, Port of Spain, Trinidad
See you there!
Posted in on 16th May 2011. 0 comments.
