A LOOK AT ART & DESIGN.
THE BOCA LIT. FEST.
THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LITERARY FESTIVAL. 2012.
On that day there was the presentation of the book
ART IN THE CARIBBEAN. An Introduction.
author - Anne Walmsley . Stan Greaves.
In the sweetness of the architecture. The National Library of Trinidad and Tobago the festival unfolded with some very interesting panels.
The discussion of formation of nationhood, post colonialism, post independence was the panel before this, after this was another presentation of ritual in two of our religious practices in Trinidad and Tobago.
It was here that the panel presented and the conversation went into very interesting corners of our art landscape. Like the questionable democracy of documenting our art. What can you say when a book is published that tells the story or spins a web of our aesthetics. Sweet, sexy and liberating. But I'm now starved for more, maybe deeper, political, philosophical discourse about the meaning and symbolism of art. In an interview about the Nostalgia Exhibition, being held at the Art Society Gallery, Federation Park on TV6, the presenter asked, "how did art influence the national space" (my words) and there was a silence that couldn't answer the question. Most of us can't cause we haven't done the research. It is here at the table of the Boca Lit Fest that these question was coming to bear fruit. It will be hoped that we will be willing to confront these questions. Although the question came around the publication, it is a literary festival. But the confrontation of art on the political frame work of our society, from Calypsonians, graphic designers, architects, fashion designers, film makers. 
ON THE PANELAndy Jacob,
Christopher Cozier,
Anne Wamlsley,
Nicholas Laughlin.
The turn out was good, when I was there the Old Fire Station had a good flow of people, coming and going.THE i2i - THE IDEA TO INNOVATION COMPETITION.
On this day I was present for the launch of the innovation competition an extension of the innovation drive and discussion that is happening. By the Ministry of Planning. Which goes in hand with the diversification drive, the Cultural Policy consultation, the THINK Forum, Consitutional Reform, Local Government Reform, Consultation on the formation of the Civil Society Board, ACT activism, Art Society public presentations.
The presentation lecture by the Minister Dr, Tewarie, was something that I never heard from a politician in a long time or never. Ah mean being a Dr. who did his thesis on comparative literature. Is well versed on cultural sophistication and mentioned in his speech culture to power, culture to economics and well being of human being through culture. The barbarity of our society and getting it there, through the understanding both in the government and society that we need surely to restructure our education and understanding of culture in this pursuit of economic and social well being.
(Please note that fuller information will be
available on our website from this Friday May 11, 2012. Therefore, information
that is posted on the website will be most up-to-date.)
General Guidelines
The Ministry of Planning and the Economy (MPE),
through the Council for Competitiveness and Innovation will identify projects
that meet stated criteria related to the characterisation of innovation and its
lending principles, using the following guidelines:
- The
creation of a new product, service, system design, process;
- The
improvement of a new product, service, business process or system;
- A
new process of adding value to a Trinidad and Tobago-sourced raw material.
- The
products, services or processes should be able to find a market or use in
the local or export market.
- Project impact, driving social benefit and creation of sustainable, high quality jobs - target critical areas of national recovery (renewable energy, health & wellness, food security, creative industries).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants
must be 18 years of age and over.
2. Individuals, teams or entities from the
Diaspora, provided that their projects will be implemented in Trinidad and
Tobago and/or provide jobs here.
3. In the case of companies, they must have a
majority shareholding (at least 51%) held by nationals/ citizens of the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago including companies in the any in the Diaspora.
4. Applicants wishing to participate as Small and
Medium-sized firms must have minimum asset base of $25,000 dedicated for this
project. Start-up companies and teams are exempted from this stipulation but
must provide justification and supporting documents on the ability to sustain
their projects.
5. A work programme and timeline (submission
guideline 7) must be also provided indicating the intended use of the funds and
associated time periods for expenditure.
6. The project proposal should contain elements of
technological and business innovation leading to commercialization of
innovative products, processes and services.
7. The project should essentially be for the
development of new, or improvements on existing products, processes or services
with the potential for commercialization. Projects or products which are in the
research stage or are ready for production or commercialization are not
eligible.
8. The project team, partnership or entity should
provide evidence of technical competency to undertake the proposed activity.
9. Submission from an individual must accompanied
by supporting letter from a referee i.e. from an independent person who has
been associated with him/her and so qualified to indicate his/her ability to
undertake the project.
10. Applicant must be a registered Cooperative or
registered Government recognized Community Organization / Group, including
non-governmental organisations in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
11. Applicant from Small and Medium enterprises
must show proof of financial capability that they can fund the portion of
project costs not funded under the IFF.
12. Projects must be undertaken in the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago.
13. All successful participants must commit to a maximum
of 30 hours of assistance after completing the process and implementing their
projects towards successful enterprises or ventures to give back to future
participants as mentors or coaches.
Definitions
- All
business entities/ companies are eligible to participate once they have up
to TT$50million in sales turnover.
- Individuals,
sole proprietors, micro-enterprises are definitely eligible to
participate but do not normally require turnover amount above.
- Teams
/ partnerships: projects teams and/or partnerships can be constituted as
follows
Teams: A small group of no more than 5 individuals,
who have come together for the purpose of this competition, but remain together
until the full implementation of projects or geared towards the establishment
of an enterprise. Funding can discontinue and team considered as no longer
eligible if any member(s) dissent(s).
Partnership: A partnership exists among no more
than 5 representatives of different companies/institutions/organisations which
have formed a union/joint venture for the purpose of collaborating in this
competition. Registered business partnerships are also included.
Prospective participants/innovators are invited to
submit inventions and creative initiatives in the following activity areas,
including but not limited to:
- Manufacturing
and Manufacturing-related
- Services
- Primary
Agriculture and agro-processing activities
- Bio-technology
- Creative
Industries
- Information
and Communications Technology (ICT)
- Alternative/Remedial
Energy/Energy Efficiency
- Environment
(Clean Technologies, Eco-related Activities)
- Bio-waste
and Other Waste (including Recycling Activities)
- Tourism
Note: Submissions can be made in other fields but
these would be considered on a case-by-case basis on their own merit (nature,
economic or social value, commercialization prospect etc.) once they meet the
programmeʼs scope and overall objectives.
Submission guidelines
- Name
of project or invention
- What
is the project?
- Objectives
- Activity(ies)
identified
- Location
(if applicable)
- Target
market/clientele
- Timeline/
Work programme indicating estimates of funds required at specific periods
and associated expenditure needs
- What
makes this idea unique or original?
- How
will it transform the lives of people and the country?
10. Identification of benefits and desirable
outcomes for end users
Associated Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents with
their submission:
- Copies
of National ID, passport bio-data page, or driver’s permit, or
naturalization documents.
- Certificate
of Incorporation as proof of company/ business/non-profit registration (if
applicable) to operate in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Partnership
or Project Agreement (for project teams or legal or joint partnerships) –
this agreement must indicate that the participating members or parties
have agreed in writing to commit and undertake the project for the extent
of its full duration.
- Certified
letter from auditors for mid-sized to large companies indicating their
sales turnover fall within the stipulated limit.
- Copy
of Stock certificate for companies not wholly owned by Trinidad and Tobago
citizens indicating that they possess at least 51% of ownership in the
company.
- Reference letter from a professional/organisation associated with the individual in a professional capacity for a period of at least 3 years. Letters from family members or friends are not accepted.
Letters of Reference must be on official letter
heads and mailed or delivered directly from the Referee to CCI's offices
addressed as follows:
REFERENCE LETTER for John Doe - i2i Competition
ATTN: Mr. Keston Perry
Programme Coordinator, i2i Competition
Council for Competitiveness and Innovation (CCI),
Ministry of Planning and the Economy
Level 17, Tower D, 1A Wrightson Road,
Port-of-Spain
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please e-mail: keston.perry@phe.gov.tt orcci.trinbago@gmail.com or call the
i2i hotline at 800-2444.
We will advise shortly where the additional documents
can be dropped off.
Venue - Medula Gallery.
Right after the Innovation launch there was a fund raiser for a very talented animator from the Animation Department, University of Trinidad and Tobago, UTT. He has been accepted into the very prestigious animation programme at Sheridan University, Canada.
They are still seeking funds so if you want to support a young artist journey to call the Medula Gallery
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| He presented two of his animations, which was well structured. I could understand him getting into the programme.
Any one of us who have gone to study abroad will understand the predicament of financial stress dat he must be going through. Why not drop a line to Mario Lewis or the Medula Gallery and see if we can get him there.
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| Mario Lewis and Anthony Baptiste |
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| Anthony explains to the crowd present how he goes about creating his animations. |
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| They were impressed. Where was our artists? Thanks Medulla!
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MODEL FOR THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY.
LOCATION - Orange Grove Savannah, Tacarigua.
Materials
- 1/2"x4'x8' ply.
- Galvanize Poles.
- Paint - white.
- Clear Plastic or Green.
- Linen.
- Metal.
- Wood Poles.
Dimension -
2D Gallery- 8'x12'x8'
3D Gallery - 10'x16'x10'
FOOD COURT - 12'X12'X10'
PRESENTATION HALL - 60'X30'X15'
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| TOP VIEW |
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| SIDE VIEW. WEST |
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| SIDE VIEW - WEST AGAIN. |
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| SOUTH VIEW |
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| WEST VIEW. |
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| NORTH VIEW. |
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| TOP VIEW. |
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| JUST LOVE THE TOP VIEW |
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| the idea here is to create a flow from the car-park to the South walk onto the Green Pathway into the 2d Gallery to the 3d Gallery to the Food Court and into the presentation gallery, where the official presentation will be held. |
On the Sunday 20 May in the Diego Martin Valley, gathered like minded people ready to share thoughts and concerns about our city and what we can do to contribute to the humanizing of our space.
The other was of a design team that was able to design sustainable in their space. One project that struck me was their design of the City Council - using the idea of the periscope, people from outside will be able to see inside the Parliament meeting hall and from the hall the politicians will be able to see outside, when they are about to make important decisions. After the presentation we broke up into groups, introduced ourselves and brought our concerns to the table.
Education was the official concern.
ART SOCIETY GALLERY - 19May - 1 June 2012.
When will we get a proper gallery in this town. There is obvious need for a gallery that can hold properly the work of the membership without it having to be on top of each other unless that is the requirement. First of all who allowed for such a gallery to be built, it seem that it was for a house up on the North Cost and somebody say, Hey dat could be we gallery.....Well it cant. Time to raise some funds, consult a proper professionals, who will design a proper gallery for the Member of the Art Society.
Mind you the space allows you to wander through the space freely, except when you reach one of the several corners your piece end up on this throws you off ass know you have to step back and you just don't get the view you need. Looking at art is a spiritual thing and when we build spaces to view art we must consider this. Those four cricks just creates a hamper in the space, unless you give the body enough leg room to step back and get that "look". That sweet spot view that is needed for advancing the contemplation needed.
I'm not sure about the title, Nostalgia - The Old Inspire the New, needed to be rethought. Here was an opportunity to look at how older works or art not only inspired a new generation of artist, but people, society, carnival, architecture. An all important title in the eve of our 50th anniversary. As the banner showed much support. This needed more contemplation. Cause if you ask me as an artists of the my inspiration I will say people like Earl Lovelace- writer, Peter Minshall, Leo Glasglow, Leroy Clarke - Poems and Paintings, Embah - Paintings and words, Issiah Boodhoo and the list goes on.
What is it that influences the artists, style, form, politics, spirituality, economics. What?
that was what I missed in this presentation the what?
That questioned was put forward in an interview and wasn't able to be answered.
How does art influence our society? is a hard question. Cause we have never done the research to pin point it.
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