Twenty-two-year-old Kesean Abrams is a Guyanese-born artist who is hosting his first exhibition Real Talk at the Center for Hybrid Studies, Spirit Bond, Wharf Road, St Michael from September 25 to October 25, 2022.
The former student of Parkinson Secondary School said that he was always involved in art and is inspired by anything around him.
“Art is in my blood, and I am inspired by everything around me, nature, people and even memories. That is why I decided that I wanted to name my first exhibition Real Talk as it seeks to inspire young persons about what life is like outside of the school setting. In this exhibition I want to speak to young men especially and show them how they can lead a more fulfilling life,” he said.
Abrams, who is also the holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Law from The University Of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, said that since he has been an artist he has been a part
of six exhibitions.
The most recent was at the Central Bank Crop Over 2022 Visual Arts Exhibition in Queen’s Park Steel Shed where he had the opportunity to live paint alongside some of the most revered artists in Barbados namely Shane Eastmond and Brandon Best.
In his career he has never seen the challenges he faced as problems but as opportunities in which he has learnt how to perfect his craft and grow his art into a viable business.
“Since becoming a professional artist two years ago I have honed my craft through constant practice and relentless dedication.
“Every day when I come from work, I would dedicate eight hours to practising drawing and painting on cavass any idea that came to mind and over time I realised that the quality of my work had improved and I was ready to begin my journey as a solo exhibitor,” he said.
Abrams is expecting a large turnout at his free exhibition which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
“I am inviting members of the public to come out and support my free exhibition as I have been working really hard on this and I believe the people of Barbados would thoroughly enjoy what I have to offer. I must thank Dr. Deryck Murray and the staff of the Centre of Hybrid Studies for the support they have given me in this venture,” he said. (Write Right PR Services)
