Artist Lisa Golding (right) explained to (from left) her mom Lauren Golding, Spaces Creative Director Janelle Pantry, and her aunt Sheila Campbell the thought process behind The Paint Brush collection. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

Design Week, Lifestyle

October 29, 2022

Digitally Creative @Spaces

#DesignWeekJA, a property of the Jamaica Observer, took a walk down digital lane Saturday last. Hosted by Janelle Pantry-Coke, creative director of Spaces Furniture and Décor, the one-day-only digital art exhibition/sip and shop featured four artists: Kianne Hutchinson, Bonito “Don Dada” Thompson, Lisa Golding and Christopher Fuller.

Digital art has existed for over 30 years and spans a broad spectrum of mediums, from animation and digital painting to 3-D printed sculptures; and the four artists were more than eager to share and educate patrons.

Hutchinson’s exhibition was inspired by traditional Jamaican elements with a modern spin; Don Dada drew inspiration from typography and dancehall; Golding’s inspiration comes by way of prints and patterns; whilst Fuller took sides with elements of nature.

Pantry-Coke, who was thrilled at the response, spoke to the “now” of the exhibition and her desire for individuals to embrace the inventiveness of the current crop of creatives.

Saturday Social shares highlights from Spaces Digital Art Exhibition of artists and collectors.

Photos: Naphtali Junior

Select Brands brand ambassador Marcine McLeish was on hand to introduce her company’s wine offerings. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

Simone Hull (third left), marketing operations manager, Caribbean North Scotiabank, and Spaces Creative Director Janelle Pantry (third right) were flanked by artists (from left) Christopher Fuller, Kianne Hutchinson, Lisa Golding and Bonito “Don Dada” Thompson. Naphtali Junior

From left: Artists Christopher Fuller, Kianne Hutchinson, Lisa Golding and Bonito “Don Dada” each presented a piece from their collection.Naphtali Junior

Out in support of the creatives were (from left): Lifestyle curator and entrepreneur Cecile Levee, Jamaica Observer Deputy Managing Director Natalie Chin and Jamaica Observer Managing Director Julian Rogers.Naphtali Junior

Artist Bonito “Don Dada” Thompson (left) demonstrated to Cheryl Hylton, programme director, Aspire Technology, and project manager David Flynn his typography-inspired digital art piece. Naphtali Junior

Digital Projects Coordinator Aaliyah Hinds and university student Chase Jennings took a moment to admire the Layers, Complexities pieces from Kianne Hutchinson. Naphtali Junior

From left: Architectural designers Tia Dryden, Madison Powell and Krystal Essu eagerly perused the pages of the Style Observer Design Week 2022 magazine. Naphtali Junior

Artist Kianne Hutchinson shared the frame with her creation, Ackee Swirls. Naphtali Junior

Artist Bonito “Don Dada” Thompson stood alongside his piece The Entertainer. Naphtali Junior

The collection of pieces from artist Lisa Golding’s showing was dubbed The Paint Brush. Naphtali Junior

Photographer Christopher Fuller showed off a photograph he captured from experimenting with lighting techniques — Swirls. Naphtali Junior

Digital media marketer Jhoni Wright took a moment to browse the Style Observer. Naphtali Junior

Artist Keanne Hutchinson went into details about her art piece, Ackee Swirls with fellow artist Gavin Jordan. Naphtali Junior

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