Nevis: The exhibit of paintings by renowned artist Howard Pain of Historic Charlestown has been displayed in the Social Security Building at Pinneys. The walls of the different government offices in the building have been filled with unique styles of paintings and art works.
The exhibit is designed for the Nevis Island Administration for the first time and will run for six months. The paintings are beautifully curated by the Charlestown Gallery, showcasing the vibrant culture of the island nation.
Painters Deborah Tyrell and Clayton Huggins explained the paintings authentically and shared the stories behind the creation. The unveiling of the paintings was held in the presence of Premier Mark Brantley who shared glimpses and said that the exhibit was amazing.
He invited the people to visit the building and see the artwork done by the renowned painters who showcase the hotspot places of Nevis. The exhibit is aimed at enhancing and appreciating the artwork crafted by painters.
Howard Pain of Historic Charlestown hosted painting exhibition earlier in Nevis through “Meet the Artist” event on March 29, 2022. The artwork dubbed “Historic Charlestown: Fine Old Bones.” was displayed in Hamilton House Museum for a week, inviting people to meet the artist and learn about new things in painting.
Through the exhibition, Howard Pain showcased the unique blend of Nevisian culture with historical aspects through large format book of paintings and historical comment.
Notably, Howard Pain is a Canadian artist who resided in Nevis for a long time. He also has a long career in advertising and graphic design, paving his path towards artwork.
Howard and his wife visited Nevis in 1990 and loved the scenic beauty of the country. They further decided to establish an art gallery with a plan to return to his early interest in painting. Since then, he produced great artwork and showcased stunning and historic architecture of Charlestown.
The paintings of Howard Pain showcased the authentic culture of Charlestown in the exhibit.
