Light in the Paintings of John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished painters of light in late nineteenth and early twentieth century art. Across his portraits, landscapes, and murals, Sargent uses light not merely to illuminate form but to structure composition, convey atmosphere, and articulate social and psychological meaning. His approach synthesizes academic training, Impressionist…
Sun-Drenched Stillness: Colour and Memory in Bermudian Art
This winter, I had the pleasure of being back in my home country, and attending two fantastic exhibits put on by Masterworks Bermuda and the Bermuda National Gallery. These showings in Bermuda present a compelling opportunity to reflect on colour, light and place through two thoughtful exhibitions at the island’s major art institutions. At the…
All Black and Blue
Is it fair to claim that there is something melancholic about the relationship between black people and the sea? A film that encapsulates this dynamic through portraiture, unanimously adored by audiences of all races, is ‘Moonlight’ (2016). Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film’s most vivid cinematography displays the intrinsic connection between black men and the…
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