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Ann Stapleton was born in Trinidad. She grew
up in the village at the top of Mt. D’or Road Champ Fleurs, the
source of most of her inspiration. She developed her love for art
at an early age.
At St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Joseph she was
able to develop her talent. Upon graduation she attended Albert
Pels School of Art, New York, USA where she studied, Interior
Design and Graphic Arts for a period of three years. At this time
she was able to attend classes by Albert Pels in Fine Art and
Richard Beltram in Illustration.
After receiving a Certificate of Distinction
upon graduation, Ann commenced a career in the Advertising
Industry. For the next 14 years she worked as a Graphic Artist to
major agencies in New York City and subsequently Trinidad,
dividing her time between New York and Trinidad.
A versatile artist, Ann is equally at home in a
variety of media but her technique of choice is acrylic in the
Impasto Style.
Her paintings are imaginative expressions on
Caribbean Life and Spiritual Themes. Corporate firms and private
collectors both at home and abroad have collected her work.
Including The Ministry of Culture, The Central Bank of Barbados
and Colonial Life Insurance Company.
Two of her paintings were featured in the
internationally known “CLICO” Calendar for the year 2003.
A member of the Women in Art Organization, Ann
exhibited for the first time at The Annual Women in Art
Exhibition, July 2000 and The National Museum’s 38th
Anniversary Independence Show and subsequently done work on
commission as well as participated in many joint exhibitions.
The artist resides in Chaguanas, is married
with two children.
Artist
Statement
My medium is
Acrylic and I chose the Impasto Style for most of my paintings
since it gives me the opportunity to really liberate my inner
emotions. By using vibrant textures and brisk lines I dare you to
reach out. I desire my paintings to radiate the warmth of the
human spirit more so than soothe tired nerves. The majority of
the paintings depict dancers. Dancing was my second dream pursuit
as a child. As an artist I enjoy depicting the movement and the
emotion involved.
My goal is to
stir the senses. If I have achieved this then I believe that I’ve
created a successful painting.
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