Vintage Caribbean's held an art exhibition titled A Feast for the Eyes and the Soul and from reports it became a living reality for creativity-driven art lovers.From painted ceramic tiles and sculptures of Rhonda Rique Sampson, the old colonial-style houses of Landon Frauenfelder, the breezy, scenic paintings of Osmond James and the characteristic faces and colourful still life pieces of Roxanne Coombs, it was a thrilling feast.The exhibition held at the Stanmore Avenue church hall in August also featured vintage props such as the mortar and pestle, an old lantern, a large coconut grater and some cocoyea brooms. Four Morris chairs were strategically placed giving one the feeling of childhood and the cosy warmth of sitting on your grandfather's knee while listening to him tell your favourite story.
Sampson's pieces wowed as they were displayed between a relaxed bamboo setting. A cluster of mangoes on a banana leaf compelled many passersby to comment on the realistic quality of her work and their desire to eat one of the ceramic mangoes.James' Toco Light House captivated with its detail while his The Old Church (1844) nostalgically took some back to the days when they attended the same church in their childhood. His Sunset painting along with his The Good Shepherd also created some buzz among viewers.
Frauenfelder was a favourite among the browsers and his fellow artists were astonished by the level of precision, style and design in the old colonial style model houses he built, using various types of simple yet effective materials.Coombs' portraits impressed even the harshest critics as characteristics and personality shone through their colourful faces. Mangoes in the Kitchen and A Prayer for Peace where an elderly woman of Indian descent prayed against the backdrop of a calamitous sunset were her most talked about pieces.The artists plan to hold the exhibition annually in August.
