Italian artist Paolo Solei beautifully captures Grenada’s culture and landscape in painting

Maestro Paolo Solei, an Italian artist made a beautifully rendered painting that depicts peace, vibrant life and fraternal accord, incorporating elements from the flag of Grenada. He presented this 80cm X 80cm painting, entitled, “No Man is an Island” to the President of Grenada Arts Council, Asher Mains, which is all set to be displayed in the National Museum of the country.

The colours used in making this painting resonate with the local culture of Grenada and demonstrate the research that the artist has undertaken. As per the details, Maestro Paolo Solei is a part of the Perceptive Group which is showing in collaboration with the Grenada Pavilion at the 60^th Biennale di Venezia, curated by Dr. Daniele Radini Tedeschi.

Also, the Spice Isle has been participating in this competition since 2015, but this is the first time that any global artist has gifted such a painting, and it will reach Grenada at the end of the Biennale.

While shedding light on this painting, the Chairman of the Grenada National Museum, Dr. Oliver Benoit stated that this is the type of partnership that they are seeking with the international organizations regarding the arts, culture and heritage.

He further added that they are touched by the kindness and thoughtfulness of the artist and such painting is an example for them to follow as they interact with others.

Moreover, the Commissioner of the Pavilion, Dr. Susan Mains on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism presented an Italian artist, Maestro Paolo Solei with a small painting of nutmeg, a box of spices from Belmont Estate and a bar of Jouvay chocolate.

Notably, out of the 88 nations with National pavilions, Grenada is only among two Caribbean nations who are sole participants and continue to be the standard bearers. The Grenada Pavilion aims to continue to be an ambassador of art and culture in Venice, Italy till 24^th November, 2024.

And, this active participation by Grenada has been made possible by support from the Ministry of Culture through the Grenada National Lotteries, the Grenada Tourism Authority, the Italian company the Start Group, the Grenada Arts Council and many private and corporate donations.

Biennale Arte 2024

The 60^th International Art Exhibition is running from Saturday 20 April to Sunday 24 November, 2024 held in Venice, Italy and is described as the Olympics of the art work.