Roger Burnett’s sculpture ‘The Dancing Girls’ has recently been added to the exhibits at the Antrim Valley Sculpture Studio and Gardens.
The two life-size figures were commissioned in the year that the sculptor won one of England’s premier awards for public sculpture and depict his daughters, Tania and Trina. Also on display is a recently completed life-size figure titled ‘Daughter of the Caribbean Sun’, together with a new collection of watercolours titled ‘Working from Life’.
Beginning on the 11th of this month the venue will host a series of Saturday workshops on the Creative Arts and Dominica’s Natural History.
The first workshop in the series, to be held on Saturday, December 11, is an exploration of Dominica’s insect world by entomologist Brendan Morris. Brendan’s passion for “bugs” is infectious and his talk will be followed by a field trip through the gardens at Antrim. The workshop will begin at 11 am and end at 2 pm.
On Saturday, December 18, Burnett will give a workshop on painting the portrait and figure. The presentation will offer a rare opportunity to watch the artist demonstrate his mastery of rapidly working from the live model in charcoal and watercolour. The workshop will begin at 11 am and end at 3 pm.
Scheduled for the New Year are workshops on geology,creative thinking, horticulture and a series of life drawing master classes.
i only hope this sculpturers can opperate independantly without political interferance.
theses are the works we should highlight.
i think some one should write to mrs.skerrit and ask him to put sculptures on various parts os the island the bayfront , gardens etc
i really really think they government should put sculptures in various parts or bominica on the bay front in particular some one should write to mister skerrit about this seriousley
Something to look forward to. It creates an atmosphere of hapiness – children dancing. Great job.
I think the Government needs to ambrace the talent of Mr Burnett. Not use him but pay him to enhance Dominica particularly the city of Roseau.
Can you imagime toursists coming to our shore ans seing such lovely work? This I guarantee will help build Dominica’s image.
Lets try it.
Seve
what a valuable advice!! If only they would see it’s worth and put it into action! create a part in the botanical gardens for such exibition!
Mr. Burnett is very a talented sculptor and artist!! I think his work should be displayed in other areas in Dominica. Sculptures can be made of prominent men of our history that can be placed in strategic places as monuments or landmarks, example the bayfront, where we have the cruise ship birth. This place has so much history; it was the point of exchange of slaves etc… I thick what used to be the mountain fountain with is now a planter can be converted as a pedestal for one of those great slaves (Bala for example) I am sure it would strike interest and enhance the whole outlook of the bayfront. Compare that to the “Raging Bull” on wall street in NY city, every visitor wants to take a picture with the bull.
A proposal for the Mayor. Lets make our city look good. GREAT WORK Mr. Burnett!!!
Another valuable point and good observation!!! If only they would put that into reality!! Think of how much it will boost d/ca’s tourism!! u wanted more money? here is a $free idea to bring more money into d/ca!!
We look forward to welcoming readers of Dominica News Online.
To reserve a place at the workshops and for more information about the attractions at Antrim please give us a call on 449 2550 or e-mail [email protected]
Roger & Denise Burnett
Do you have a website? Can you give more details as to the address of Antrim Valley Sculpture?
Yes, we do have a website: wwwsculpturestudiodominica.com
Over the next couple of weeks we will be updating the site as we’ve added a lot of attractions to the Studio and Gardens – including a small and secluded restaurant – since we first set up the site a couple of years ago.
We are located between Roger and Springfield, on the “almost” completed road from Canefield to Pont Casse.
Roger & Denise Burnett
good things happening, with a touch of class… keep on sculpting… OH CAN YOU DO ONE OF CORRUPT MINISTER SHOVING MONEY IN HIS BACK POCKET… LOL
grow up! why is everything always related to politics :?:.. oh can he do one of a propaganda spreader sitting at his computer posting comments on DNO??
@ebeh stop being such a prude, it called humor sheesh!
No it’s not. It’s called obsession with politics.
great work Mr, Burnette
That’s Great! Sculptures will help make the Gardens more Interesting and Attractive
wow that’s good,,,but i have to say trina is a gem,,,, i hope she fall in love with a nice n intelligent guy wit a lil badboy ways like me to give her a good time,,,,yep good girls like badboys who got the intelligence,,,,
lol…
Thankyou very much “mouth of the south”.