FRESH MILK IX Photographs

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The bananas for Alberta Whittle's performance

Alberta Whittle's painted frame for her performance

Billboard plastered with Alberta Whittle's fete posters

Work by Trinidadian artist Rodell Warner

Work by Barbadian artist Katherine Kennedy

Part of Alberta Whittle's accompanying installation for her performance

Members of the audience mingling before the performance

Katherine Kennedy, Tirzo Martha and Holly Bynoe

Versia Harris and Alberta Whittle during 'Hustle de Money - a Performance by Bertie aka Big Red aka General outta Glitter Zone'

David Bade and Alberta Whittle during her performance

Tirzo Martha and Alberta Whittle during her performance

Alison Chapman Andrews and Alberta Whittle during her performance

Barbadian artist Janelle Griffith, who assisted with the performance

On Thursday November 29th 2012, FRESH MILK IX was held at the Milking Parlour Studio, and it was truly an inspiring event.

The night began with a performance by our artist in residence Alberta Whittle, who showcased ‘Hustle de Money – a Performance by Bertie aka Big Red aka General outta Glitter Zone.’ The interactive performance and accompanying installation explored identity as defined primarily through gender and sexuality. Thank you for a great performance, Alberta!

Following this, the visiting team from the Instituto Buena Bista (IBB) gave a presentation. David Bade, Tirzo Martha and Erik Habets introduced the organization, and students Dominic Schmetz, Kristel Rigaud and Rashid Pieter shared their own practices.

Running all night, we also had the FRESH Exhibition and art sale, featuring work from Alicia Alleyne, Evan Avery, Tracey Chan, Shanika Grimes, Versia Harris, Katherine Kennedy and Rodell Warner.

The exhibition and sale is still up, remember to email freshmilkbarbados@gmail.com to book an appointment to view and purchase some work. Support the local arts community this Christmas!

All Photographs © Dondré Trotman.

IBB Workshops at BCC with Tirzo Martha and Erik Habets

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BCC Associate Degree students taking part in the workshop

BCC Associate Degree student and IBB student Dominic Schmetz taking part in the workshop

BCC Associate Degree student taking part in the workshop

Tirzo Martha having a crit with a student

BCC Associate Degree students in discussion with Tirzo Martha

Erik Habets conducting a sculpture workshop

Product of the workshop held by Erik Habets

Erik Habets and the students viewing the work

Last Tuesday November 27th, members of the visiting team from the Instituto Buena Bista (IBB) led a series of workshops with the Art Associate Degree students at the Barbados Community College (BCC) as part of Fresh Milk’s collaborative programme with them. The students were very enthusiastic and engaged fully with the team – take a look at some of the results from the sessions with Tirzo Martha and Erik Habets!

FRESH MILK IX – Thursday November 29th at 7:00 pm

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Kick-start your Independence weekend this Thursday by joining us at the Milking Parlour Studio forFRESH MILK IX, where we welcome the team from the IBB in Curaçao, consisting of co-foundersDavid Bade and Tirzo Martha, visiting Dutch artist Erik Habets, and three IBB students to the platform with a full night of showcasing talent.

Hustle de Money
7:30 pm

Our current artist in residence Alberta Whittle will perform ‘Hustle de Money – a Performance by Bertie aka Big Red aka General outta Glitter Zone’ which explores the social construction of identity as defined through race, gender and sexuality.

Click on the image above to visit Alberta’s blog.

Presentation by the IBB Team
8:00 – 9:00 pm

The IBB Team will give a presentation, introcucing the organization, speaking about its role in Curaçao and by extension Caribbean society, as well as students Dominic Schmetz, Kristel Rigaud and Rashid Pieter speaking about their own practices. Visit the IBB website for more information.

FRESH Art Exhibition and Sale

Exhibited all night in the Studio, we have the work of young artists Alicia Alleyne, Evan Avery, Tracey Chan, Shanika Grimes, Versia Harris, Katherine Kennedy and Rodell Warner on sale.

With Independence Day and the Christmas season right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate local and regional talent by buying some unique artwork – whether it’s for yourself or someone else, this sale is thegift that keeps on giving, as you contribute to our culture and community by supporting upcoming artists.

IBB Workshops at BCC – Mural Painting with David Bade

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David Bade getting started on his mural workshop with the BCC art students

David Bade conducting his mural painting workshop

Students getting involved with the mural painting workshop

David Bade ran one of three workshops with the Art Associate Degree students at BCC on Tuesday, to produce a 30 foot mural at the College. The students were really excited to participate in such an energetic project.

FRESH MILK Welcomes the IBB Team

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The IBB Team viewing the work of 2nd and 3rd year BFA students at BCC

The IBB Team conducting studio visits at Fresh Milk

Emerging artist Evan Avery's work on show for the IBB's studio visit

The IBB team looking at Evan Avery's work

Alicia Alleyne showing her work to the IBB Team

The IBB team in a studio visit with Alicia Alleyne

Fresh Milk welcomes the team from the Instituto Buena Bista (IBB) to Barbados this week, commencing the second part of our collaborative Satellite Project.

On Monday, IBB co-founders David Bade and Tirzo Martha, Dutch artist Erik Habets and IBB students Kristel Rigaud, Rashid Pieter and Dominic Schmetz visited the Barbados Community College (BCC), where they met with the 2nd and 3rd year students of the BFA Programme to view and discuss their work. They then travelled to the Milking Parlour Studio to conduct studio visits with young emerging artists Alicia Alleyne and Evan Avery.

Remember this Thursday night, November 29th the IBB will be giving a presentation at FRESH MILK IX, which also features a performance by Alberta Whittle, and an exhibition and sale – featuring the work of Alicia, Evan and other artists who have been on the platform. Not only can you buy a unique gift at the art sale, but you give back to the community by supporting these local and regional artists.