#BlackArt #BoscoeHolder

#BlackArt #BoscoeHolder

#BlackArt #BoscoeHolder

Boscoe Holder #boscoeholder

~ by boscoe holder (2002) #boscoeholder

coiffed hair ~ by boscoe holder (1990) #boscoeholder

Boscoe Holder's painting "The Artist's Wife Sheila," created in 1981, features his wife, Sheila, who was also the lead dancer in his dance company and a frequent model for his art. Sheila is elegantly attired in a long, white gown with a ruffled skirt that contrasts wonderfully with her beautiful dark skin. The dress is detailed with subtle embroidery along the edges of the sleeves and neckline. The neckline is low, showcasing some cleavage. She has a white flower, possibly a gardenia, in her dark hair pulled back behind her right ear. Her expression is focused, her gaze directed slightly away from us, creating a sense of quiet contemplation or introspection. She is lounging against a large green pillow on a reddish-brown wicker couch with curved back and armrests. The couch sits against a backdrop of a rich, deep reddish-orange wall, providing a striking contrast to her white dress and beauty. To the left of the couch, a potted plant with large, dark green leaves with white speckles adds a touch of nature to the scene. The overall style suggests a blend of realism and expressionism, with bold colors and visible brushstrokes contributing to the painting's emotional impact. The warm hues of the walls and couch lend a feeling of warmth and intimacy. The painting conveys a sense of grace, contemplation, and subtle elegance. Holder was particularly known for his paintings of people of color, reflecting his appreciation for Caribbean people and culture. He was born in Port of Spain in 1921 and founded a dance company with his wife Sheila that would travel the globe, exporting Trinidadian painting, dance and steel pan music the world over. The couple based themselves in London during the 1950s and 60s, where they performed on TV variety programs and in live theater events. Eventually, Holder returned to Trinidad, where he painted until his death in 2007.

The Artist’s Wife Sheila by Boscoe Holder (Trinidadian) - Oil on hardboard / 1981 - National Museum & Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago #womeninart #oilpainting #art #fineart #artwork #womensart #portraitofawoman #BoscoeHolder #TrinidadianArtist #T&T #NationalMuseumandArtGalleryofTrinidadandTobago

Trinidad & Tobago's Roger Boothman remembered as an extraordinary musician "Roger was an artist of worth. We should look [at] how we note success or journeyman status in our greatest gift to the world, our words and ultimately our music.”

The nephew of the internationally famous actor #GeoffreyHolder and painter #BoscoeHolder, #RogerBoothman was exposed to the #arts from a young age.
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