Antigua and Barbuda
Creativity In Many Forms
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- Sunday, 30 May 2010 06:13
- By Floree Williams
There are so many under-exposed, extremely talented young people on this island, it is always a pleasure to find out more about them. Rhonda Williams is a woman of many talents.
This Antiguan native studied Studio Art and Educational Theatre at NYU, and has not let her education go to waste. She has always had an eye and felt an urge to create and transform. From as young as age six, she found joy in drawing and painting. To date, she has exhibited her work at Harmony Hall and the Woods Gallery. When asked about her favourite subject, she remarked,
“I love the human form and most of my paintings involve it in some way, whether directly or indirectly.”
Speaking with Williams, the one thing that came across very clearly was her great passion for creating. When something she sees doesn’t inspire her to put brush to canvas, she can be found working on projects for her business, Fashionista, that she runs with four other women.
Williams and her sisters used to do face painting during Carnival, and this grew into costume, shoe, and T-shirt alterations. The sisters welcomed two more members, and Fashionista LLC was formed. 
Fashionista also specializes in makeup, and any other service you need to enhance your mas appearance. This peaked my curiosity, and I had to ask where the interest in alterations came from. Williams laughs as she recalls that her mother encouraged her to learn how to sew, and she had been designing her own clothes from as early as 6th grade.
Her sewing talent brought about the creation of her own clothing line, "Little Black Box," which was launched while she was in university and debuted at her Fashion Business Association’s annual expose.
Williams was the featured designer in her last year, and also participated in shows in New York, St Kitts and Antigua. Although she no longer does the line, she still designs and makes outfits on order.
By this time I started ticking off her talents - the artist, designer, fashionista... anything missing? She laughed and admited that she loves to weld, creating unusual and irregular pieces.
“The sounds and flickering fiery discharge can be very intimidating, which is why I guess more people haven’t tried it," she said. "But when you realize you are doing it right and you can't get hurt you get used to it.”
After being surprised by this welding passion, I had to ask if there was anything else. And of course there is. Williams is a proud member of the Sanctuary choir, takes classical voice lessons with Paul Cort, and is also a member of the The Dance Center, where she takes tap, jazz, and hip hop. Talent is everywhere on this island, if we look hard enough.
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8 Comments In This Article
Monique
This article sets up the premise that there aren't many in Antigua and Barbuda. I do not agree at all. You don't need to send out bloodhounds or 'look hard enough' to find talented people and I would think that you, Floree Williams, would and should include yourself in the talent pool. :) What we do need is more exposure for our talent and this is a great start.. keep the profiles coming :)
just a note
:)
minnie
WELL DONE
Sassy
Amazing Artist!
Amsy
REBELLE
Gabby
:-)
great article floree.....
les
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