Local Artist Appreciation: Ricardo Woodside 🎨
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After closing the store today, I ran some errands in the Blue Hill Road area and had to pass through Isle Way off Soldier Road. As I was driving, I came across a familiar and pleasant sight: the artwork of Ricardo Jack Woodside. I had seen his work many times before and always told myself I would stop and chat with him. Today, I finally made good on that promise. Mr. Woodside kindly allowed me to take photos of his pieces and even agreed to an interview. Check it out below!
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Charo: How long have you been doing art?
Mr. Woodside: I've been doing art from primary school. They used to take me out of class and let me do art work to represent the school by participating in competitions and fairs.
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Charo: What schools did you go to?
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Charo: What schools did you go to?
Mr. Woodside: Columbus Primary, C. I. Gibson, S.C. McPherson and then A.F. Adderley. Then I took some courses at the College of The Bahamas. I was taking up an Associates degree (majoring in Art) but I didn't complete it.
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Charo: So tell me about your artistic style.
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Charo: So tell me about your artistic style.
Mr. Woodside: I have a style I call semi-impressionism. It's almost Impressionism which means [the art pieces] are giving the impressions but it's a break-off style. It's something that I started with Impressionism and blended it into my own style. I also have a style I call Junkanoo Expressionism. It's about the expressions of Junkanoo - the colors and the patterns. It's not from the school of Expressionism but it's just a name that I coined.
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Charo: Where can people find you if they would like to purchase from you?
Mr. Woodside: Right here in my yard. The house number is #17 in the Malcolm Allotment area.
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Charo: Where can people find you if they would like to purchase from you?
Mr. Woodside: Right here in my yard. The house number is #17 in the Malcolm Allotment area.
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Charo: And what times are you here?
Mr. Woodside: I I try to be out every day probably from 12 pm to about 4 pm or maybe later.
Mr. Woodside: I I try to be out every day probably from 12 pm to about 4 pm or maybe later.
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Supporting local artists not only contributes to the cultural and economic development of a community but also fosters creativity and innovation. By supporting local artists, we can help sustain their livelihoods, enabling them to continue producing unique and captivating works of art that reflect our shared experiences and identities while enhancing our collective well-being. Mr. Woodside can also be reached via phone/Whatsapp on (242) 433.7077.Â