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Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Villa Doyle: From Colonial Seat to The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas at Villa Doyle
Villa Doyle: From Colonial Seat to The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Perched atop a hill at the intersection of West and West Hill Streets in historic Nassau, Villa Doyle stands as one of the most significant architectural land markers in The Bahamas. Originally constructed during the American Civil War era as a symbol of colonial legal authority, the mansion evolved across more than a century of political, economic, and social shifts before falling into near-total decay. Restored through a visionary public initiative, Villa Doyle now serves as the home of The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB), transforming a site of colonial aristocracy into an inclusive space for national artistic expression.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Prayer Breakfast Souse Out
Every now and then my good mother-in-law would ask me to make a sign for the church. I made two like this. Always happy to do so. Done by hand. No computer print. No AI. You're welcome mum. 🙂
Be there and get your souse. Souse sales in aid of much needed church funds. Your patronage would be greatly appreciated.
I used some markers from this art set I purchased over 20 years ago. Surprisingly the ink flowed freely and smoothly. I gotta get back into hand-painting again like I used to.
Derek
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
BPL Excuses
What's the excuse this time?
"It was Godzilla!"
BPL Excuses
The air is thick, the sun is fierce, the summer heat sets in,
And once again, upon our isle, the dark routines begin.
The hum of power dies away, the ceiling fans grow still,
While frustration rises hotter than the air upon the hill.
From Grand Bahama down to Inagua, the chorus starts to rise,
As another dark night falls beneath the humid Bahama skies.
The government stands behind the microphone,
To offer practiced speeches in a calm, practiced tone.
"It’s an aging generator," or "The fuel was bad this week,"
"It’s an unexpected surge," or "There's a sudden cable leak."
"The load was far too heavy," "The infrastructure’s old,"
"It’s legacy neglect from past administrations," we are told.
"Just give us time, a little patience, modern grids are on the way,"
While the people sit in darkness and watch another day decay.
We are sick and tired of speeches, of the suits and the spin,
Of the polished press conferences where the tall tales begin.
We don’t care about the contracts, or who signed what back when,
We care about the blackouts happening time and time again.
What will the next excuse be when the island goes pitch black?
Will it be a passing bird, or that the rain came off its track?
Will you blame the salt sea air, or claim the wind blew far too strong?
How many more excuses until you admit that this is wrong?
And once again, upon our isle, the dark routines begin.
The hum of power dies away, the ceiling fans grow still,
While frustration rises hotter than the air upon the hill.
From Grand Bahama down to Inagua, the chorus starts to rise,
As another dark night falls beneath the humid Bahama skies.
The government stands behind the microphone,
To offer practiced speeches in a calm, practiced tone.
"It’s an aging generator," or "The fuel was bad this week,"
"It’s an unexpected surge," or "There's a sudden cable leak."
"The load was far too heavy," "The infrastructure’s old,"
"It’s legacy neglect from past administrations," we are told.
"Just give us time, a little patience, modern grids are on the way,"
While the people sit in darkness and watch another day decay.
We are sick and tired of speeches, of the suits and the spin,
Of the polished press conferences where the tall tales begin.
We don’t care about the contracts, or who signed what back when,
We care about the blackouts happening time and time again.
What will the next excuse be when the island goes pitch black?
Will it be a passing bird, or that the rain came off its track?
Will you blame the salt sea air, or claim the wind blew far too strong?
How many more excuses until you admit that this is wrong?
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
History of The Bahamas Mural
History of The Bahamas Mural, corner of Shirley St. and Elizabeth Ave. Nassau, Bahamas. Artist: Marco Mullings. View all photos.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Old Paintings
Two old acrylic paintings I did in 1994.
"Coconut Lizard" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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