Renowned visual
artist, curator and educator, Tina
Spiro opens her solo exhibition, entitled Jamaica Sojourne,
Friday, May 21st, at the 88.9FM
Jazz Gallery.
Spiro, who is originally from
New York, began her career as a protégé of
American sculptor David Smith. She attended
Skidmore College, and Pratt Institute in
New York. She later moved to
Jamaica and for over thirty years there
immersed herself in Afro-Caribbean culture and Caribbean art history, becoming a fan of
Jamaican music, which she listened to while painting. During her years in
Jamaica Tina was regarded as one of the Caribbean’s foremost artists and was the
owner of Chelsea Galleries, specializing in Caribbean Art.
She’s also taught at Hunter College, Jamaica
School of Art, University of
Miami, and
Florida International University. In June, 2009, Spiro returned to
Jamaica where she currently paints full
time in her studio in the mountains overlooking
Kingston, teaches advanced painting
techniques at Saana Studios, and is currently
completing the revised edition of the book Jamaican Art for LMH
Publishers.
Tina
Spiro’s Jamaica Sojourne at the 88.9FM
Jazz Gallery opens to the public with a free Wine & Cheese
Reception, Friday, May 21st, 7:30pm
– 10pm. The exhibition runs May 21 through
June 17,
2010.