Amerindian Painter and Archaeologist George Simon writes about Art in Guyana
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Moving Circle of Artists - Ossie Hussein
Moving Circle of Artists originated from Pakuri Lokono village.They are principally sculptors.Ossie Hussein is the most outstanding of the sculptors. George Simon and Basil Joseph are painters.Other sculptors are Lynus Clenkien, Telford Taylor, Roland Taylor and Valentino Stull.
Ossie at work
One of Ossie's mahagony piece
a small piece by Ossie
Study for a structure to be placed at the entrance of the National Gallery to commemorate CARIFESTA X
Lokono Arawak Artist and Archaeologist, Associated Fellow Researacher at the University of Guyana. Holds a B.A Fine Art(Hons)Portsmouth, U.K and M.A in Field and Analytical Techniques in Archaeology from University College, London.
AWARDS:
1998 National Award, Golden Arrow of Achievement For Exceptional Contribution to Social and Community Work among the Amerindian Peoples of Guyana And for Exceptional Contribution to the Arts and Culture in Guyana
2006 Banks Brewmasters Painting Award, First Prize.
2012 ANSA McAL Caribbean Award for Excellence