Gabrielle Burgess, Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art at the Soft Launch opening of The Artisan Store Collective yesterday in Downtown, Kingston.
Sugalifestyle’s GW Art is now IN STORE facing The Waterfront in Kingston Creative Jamaica’s Artisan Store Collective at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Shop #2 in the UDC Building beside The Dezign Diva!
Check out this No Commission space that allows local artisans to have a retail space and visibility in the market place.
Get a Sneak Peek from the soft launch opening of the Artisan Store Collective here!
*Opening Hours*
The store will be open from 11AM-6PM on TUESDAYS – SATURDAYS, *but closes early @3PM on a WEDNESDAY and 11AM to 3PM on Last Sundays during the Cultural Weekend Artwalk
Hope to See You Soon! 🎨💖
Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica 🇯🇲
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle – GW Art)
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GW Art’s Collection was held in the Rio Bueno Suite of the Jamaica Pegasus last week Saturday evening. The weather held up and a few persons even came out within the first hour of the show, but the majority filtered in from 6pm onwards.
Guests appreciated the colours and textures used by the artist, as well as the variety of pieces on display. The Collection definitely represented GW Art’s motto that ‘GW Art is for Everyone’.
Acrylic on canvas was the main medium used for wall paintings, big and small, framed and unframed.
Homey pieces greeted guests on the way in, followed by a wall of nature.
Consultant rheumatologist, Dr. Stacy Davis admiring a decorative pair of paintings by GW Art.
The standout piece for the night, ‘Connected’ showed depth and good technique from the artist.
GW Art’s new piece, ‘Connected’ – Acrylic on (60×60)m Canvas
‘Connected’ had quite a bit of representation for 1 piece and the artist ensured her perspective for it was expressed in her Lookbook, which ended up being passed around by guests with much excitement. The Lookbook included a chronological order of pieces from the current and previous collections with a bit about the artist, her perspective on each piece and how GW Art began. The Lookbook was dedicated to the artist’s late father and past West Indies Cricketer, Basil (Shotgun) Williams. Gabrielle plans on updating this lookbook as more pieces are created.
Sacha Vaccianna-Riley going through GW Art’s Lookbook with a glass of Vino in hand. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]There were a few wooden signs and pieces on a grid wall panel display, courtesy of Miracle Corporation Ltd., that caught the eyes of many. These pieces showed the trendy side of GW Art and ‘Blessed’was a favourite, with replicas ordered throughout the night.
Amongst the smaller paintings, ‘Our Doctor Bird’ was another favourite, with light brush strokes. The piece was inspired by the artist’s outing to Cafe Eits one morning for breakfast, where the hummingbirds would often come and go to their trees on property in the midst of a calm and cool ambience.
‘Our Doctor Bird’ on (8×10)” acrylic on canvas
‘Figure 8’ and ‘Foreplay’ were quite a hit with the men.
Gabrielle Burgess of GW Art with Jagari Green and her acrylic on canvas piece, ‘Figure 8’. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]GW Art’s ‘Foreplay’ – Framed by Frame Art Jamaica; Acrylic on (12×16)” Canvas. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Patsy and Raymond Mair shop cheeses with Gordon Dempster of Outland Hurders Creamery and Farmstead. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Throughout the night, guests mingled and contemplated which pieces they should walk away with for the night.
Hospitality guru, Nicola Madden-Greig and husband, Stephen Greig were in attendance to support Suga Lifestyle (GW Art). [Photo: Kirk Wignall]With GW Art, it’s always wine o’clock, so wine was complimentary to guests complemented by what was on offer from the 3 selected, local artisans. Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle, under which GW Art falls, knew that Jamaican made cheeses from Outland Hurders Creamery & Farmstead, Homemade Jams and Pepper Jellies from Chorlavi’s, along with bean to bar 71% dark Chocolate from One One Cacao would not only pair well with the Wine and Prosecco offered, but pair well amongst each other as well.
The artisans were pleasantly surprised, realising this during the event and were seen purchasing from each other. This is what Suga Lifestyle and embracing Brand Jamaica is all about!
Half and Half, Red Maroon, and the guest’s favourite, Jamaican Jack – cheeses from Outland Hurders Creamery and Farmstead. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Tipsy Tamarind Jam, just one of the many from Chorlavi’s Homemade Pepper Jellies and Jams, low in sugar, which paired well with not only Cheese, but One One Cacao’s St. Mary, Unity Estate, 71% Dark Chocolate. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]The award-winning One One Cacao had their Bean to Bar Dark Chocolate and freshly baked Dark Chocolate Cookies. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Nella Davis Stewart of Chorlavi’s telling Dr. Kamar Fletcher and Kareem Tomlinson all about her homemade Pepper Jellies and Jams. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Local Chocolatier, Nick Davis with wife, Marta enjoyed the night as much as guests did. [Photo: Kirk Wignall]Brand Jamaica was well supported by over 80 guests in attendance and the event was a success for Suga Lifestyle (GW Art).
(L-R) Diane Wilson, Artist, Gabrielle Burgess, Damany Calder and Kimberly Nesbeth enjoyed their night with Suga Lifestyle (GW Art). [Photo: Kirk Wignall]
By: Gabrielle Burgess – Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle (GW Art)
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Check out all you need to know about GW Art and the Exhibition this Saturday, by watching the video here:
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner Suga Lifestyle, GW Art)
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Come View, Sip, Taste and Shop GW Art’s Collection at The Jamaica Pegasus on Saturday, September 28th!
The event will feature Cheeses from Outland Hurders Creamery & Farmstead, Chorlavi’s Pepper Jelliesand Jams and Artisan Chocolates to complement the evening too!
Chorlavi’s uses less sugar and more fruit to create a tasty variety of Pepper Jellies and Jams.
You will hear more about the Chocolates soon!
But here is a sneak peek of what to expect from Outland Hurders!
Their *Jamaican Jack* is freckled with roasted pimentos and scotch bonnet peppers and is rubbed with an in-house jerk rub during the aging process.
It’s a bit spicy at first, but mellows out on the palate afterwards. It is reminiscent of jerk chicken with its slightly smoky flavour. The flavour profile is between mild and sharp, depending on age.
*Pairings*
Spirits: Appleton Rum or Tequila.
Wines: Medium bodied Reds or Ports or anything Bubbly.
Non-alcoholic: Sweet, tropical Fruit Juices, such as mango or citrus based Juices.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY is back again for its 5th staging TODAY!
Join the Tourism Enhancement Fund as they exhibit products from GW Art and other talented local artisans.
Over 50 new local suppliers of goods and services will be showcased in addition to your favourite returnees.
The event will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 1PM-6PM TODAY and hosted by the vivacious Emprezz Golding.
Another new, framed piece from GW Art’s Summer Collection will be at Christmas in July today too. Come find the GW Art Painting that sings or speaks to you! This one is called, ‘Melody’.
GW Art’s NEW, Framed Painting, ‘Melody’ – (12×16)” acrylic on canvas [Framed by: Frame Art Ja].Check out these new, vibrant, compact pieces that make us feel cosy at home or are perfect to give our island’s visitors to take back a piece of Jamaica with them.
(Top L) ‘Reggae Music’ (4×4)” mini tabletop, (Bottom L) ‘Irie Set’ (8×10)” painting and (R) ‘Our Doctor Bird’ (8×10)” painting – All Acrylic on canvas
Get GW Art in your space today or gift someone and help to Support Local!
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GW Art’s ‘Regal in the Room’ from the New Summer Collection
No one tends to ignore the Elephant in the room, especially when it looks so regal!
‘Regal in the Room’ is part of GW Art’s new Summer Collection and will be at Christmas in July next Thursday, July 18th at The Jamaica Pegasus from 9am to 6pm.
Christmas in July is a Corporate Gift and Souvenir Initiative. Corporate gifting in Jamaica includes gifts at Christmas, gifts at conferences, tokens for promotional activities and much more.
Instead of purchasing corporate gifts from overseas or from local businesses that import items, companies have begun to explore local options. This initiative differentiates their offerings and adds uniqueness and creativity to their gifts, while managing costs.
Get GW Art in your space today and help to Support Local!
Stay tuned for more.
#BuyLocal #BuyJamaican #GWArtIsForEveryone
GW Art Email: [email protected] Ph: 876-422-3769 Website (Gallery): http://www.sugalifestyle.com Instagram: @gwartbygabby Facebook: Suga Lifestyle
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Artist)
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Come out this Sunday from 2pm – 4pm at the Convent of Immaculate Conception High to see budding and experienced talent at the same time. Past and present students of Immaculate High will be showcasing their works of Art.
GW Art will be there. Come and meet me! Part proceeds of sales go towards the renovations of the school’s art studios.
The exhibition runs from this Thursday, November 15th to next Tuesday, November 20th from 10am to 6pm at St. Francis Hall by the Convent on the grounds of Immaculate Conception High School.
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