Amerindian Painter and Archaeologist George Simon writes about Art in Guyana
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Carifesta - Sculptor Ozzie at the Amerindian Village
Lokono Artist, Ozzie, is making great progress with decorating 3 posts for the arch at the Amerindian Village. He is joined by other Lokono Artists Telford Taylor and his son, Randy.
Ozz with Dr. Paloma Mohamed at the Amerindian Village
Design for the arch at the Amerindian Village at Sophia
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