I am the Alchemist

I Am the Alchemist Opens

Last night the Image Factory opened its latest exhibition called I am the Alchemist by Winsom Winsom. At around 7:30pm over 100 friends and guests assembled on the Factory riverside patio for the opening ceremony.

Yasser Musa, Image Factory director introduced Rev. Dr. Macarena Rose to do a prayer in English and Maya. He then invited the curator Gilvano Swasey to say a few words about the process of setting up the installation show. Swasey worked with Winsom for one week setting up the ten pieces in the show. Musa then said a few words thanking the crowd for showing support to the artist. He stated that Winsom’s work with the children of Christo Rey village in the Cayo district will be exhibited next month at the Factory. He praised the artist for her work with young people and welcomed her into the Image Factory family of artists.

Musa then invited Winsom Winsom to speak. She was in a joyful and appreciative mood as she addressed the crowd. She then performed a powerful poem about love while mixing elements into a ceramic jar. This performance captivated the audience as the artist delivered her prose in a passionate and deliberate manner. On completion the crowd erupted in applause for the fine performance.

Winsom then invited all the audience to connect to each other with a ribbon given to them upon entrance to the gallery. All complied and then one by one they filed into the gallery space. As they entered the space, Winsom collected the joined ribbons and blessed each participant with incense smoke and a feather.