| Have you heard the old adage, "A picture speaks a | | | | circuit, with exhibitions of Cayman art spanning |
| thousand words"? Well, time-honored theories of art, | | | | decades of the artworks of brilliant Cayman painters. |
| by the imitation of nature unfold the mystery of this | | | | Let us say a few words about their significant |
| saying, and Cayman art works by prominent Cayman | | | | features: |
| artists and painters are no exception to that. | | | | The sea and its myriad hues are crucial to the |
| For ages, the superb art exponents have strived to | | | | paintings of all Caribbean artists, as are the histories |
| explore the vibrant people and the beauty of the seas | | | | that lie within the seas. Most of Cayman art is also |
| in simple, yet appealing paintings based on various hues | | | | inspired by the thoughts centered round the seas. |
| of the Cayman beach-life. However, for a number of | | | | Most of Cayman art focuses on landscape paintings, |
| reasons, it has not been easy for the average | | | | depicting the Islands, primarily known for their sun, sea |
| homemaker to find exclusive artwork by Caribbean | | | | and sands. However, Cayman art of the 50's and 60's |
| artists to adorn their home décor. It is here that | | | | delve deep into the psyche of the Caribbean people, |
| online painting galleries comes to help you in your quest. | | | | thus providing a refreshing perspective of the |
| Well, a number of them specialize in the exclusive | | | | Caribbean Islands with the vibrance and simplicity of |
| collection of original Cayman art originating at the | | | | the West Indians. |
| Cayman Islands, crafted by the region's most | | | | The unique richness of the life of the seas in Cayman |
| established, prominent artists. | | | | art lie in the simple, colorful landscapes that portray |
| Do you know that most of the Caribbean art works | | | | various lively scenes like kayakers enjoying their sailing |
| featured from the 1950's to the late 1960's unfold the | | | | in the seas, playing in the beach, resting in the shadows |
| most thorough artistic exposition on lifestyle of the | | | | of the trees, cruise ships carrying people as well as |
| Caribbean society during that period of the West Indian | | | | the crisis and dangers of people in the cruise ships at |
| history? Yes, all the works of art, including Cayman art | | | | the time of tempest. All these themes of Cayman art |
| (by artists of the Cayman Islands), Cuban and | | | | represent the timeless appeal of the art. |
| Jamaican art (by artists of Cuba and Jamaica) depict | | | | Not only Cayman art, rare collections of superb |
| the landmarks of this period, thereby giving them a | | | | painters/craftsmen/sculptors of the world, which earlier |
| transcendental appeal to art lovers of all generations. | | | | used to be the exclusive items of museums and art |
| However, in spite of the richness and intensity of | | | | collectors, today are made available through |
| human life portrayed in Cayman art or other Caribbean | | | | user-friendly online painting websites. Featuring the |
| forms of art, two of the prominent visionaries, David | | | | unique creative genius of master artists, they |
| Moore and Clarion Charles have wondered why it has | | | | showcase their works to the world at the click of your |
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| Caribbean art/Cayman artwork. However, today, with | | | | featuring avant-garde and contemporary works, the |
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| paintings of prominent Caribbean painters, Caribbean | | | | it, only too well! |
| art has found a significant place in the International art | | | | |