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He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jamaican parents Dr. Joseph and Maud Wright. At the age of two, his family relocated to The Bahamas. In 1931, Wright began his career with the Bahamas Board of Education as a teacher. After travelling to London to pursue studies in Art from 1948 - 1951, Wright became The Bahamas' only Art teacher,<ref name="turner2">{{cite book |
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 21, 1915 to Jamaican parents Dr. Joseph and Maud Wright. At the age of two, his family relocated to The Bahamas. In 1931, Wright began his career with the Bahamas Board of Education as a teacher. After travelling to London to pursue studies in Art from 1948 - 1951, Wright became The Bahamas' only Art teacher,<ref name="turner2">{{cite book |
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Wright's influence is evident as he was the teacher of some of The Bahamas' finest artistic talents including James O. Rolle, Hervis Bain, and Stanley and Jackson Burnside. |
Wright's influence is evident as he was the teacher of some of The Bahamas' finest artistic talents including James O. Rolle, Hervis Bain, and Stanley and Jackson Burnside. |
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Although Wright was never officially made a Bahamian citizen, he died believing that he was indeed Bahamian and his extensive contribution to the education of Bahamian children is indeed worthy of recognition. |
Although Wright was never officially made a Bahamian citizen, he died believing that he was indeed Bahamian and his extensive contribution to the education of Bahamian children is indeed worthy of recognition. Horace Kenton Wright died in Nassau, Bahamas on November 14, 1976. |
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Revision as of 16:38, 14 November 2010
Horace Kenton Wright (1915 - 1976) was a Bahamian artist and teacher, considered to be one of the "fathers of modern Bahamian art."[1] In a third world nation with limited supplies and training, young Bahamian students were limited in their knowledge of art. Wright was able during this period to "give Bahamian children an appreciation for art as a tool in industry, as well as a medium of personal expression."[2]
Life
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 21, 1915 to Jamaican parents Dr. Joseph and Maud Wright. At the age of two, his family relocated to The Bahamas. In 1931, Wright began his career with the Bahamas Board of Education as a teacher. After travelling to London to pursue studies in Art from 1948 - 1951, Wright became The Bahamas' only Art teacher,[3] serving in this post from 1951 through 1960. He was appointed Supervisor of Art for all schools in The Bahamas in 1961, he then served as Inspector of Schools from 1964 to 1967.
Wright received further training in Europe and Australia which led to the final phase of his career in the field of education. From 1967 - 1975 he served as Schools Broadcasting Officer and Senior Education Officer (Audio/Visual Aids).
Wright's influence is evident as he was the teacher of some of The Bahamas' finest artistic talents including James O. Rolle, Hervis Bain, and Stanley and Jackson Burnside.
Although Wright was never officially made a Bahamian citizen, he died believing that he was indeed Bahamian and his extensive contribution to the education of Bahamian children is indeed worthy of recognition. Horace Kenton Wright died in Nassau, Bahamas on November 14, 1976.
References
- ^ Turner, Jane (2000). Encyclopedia of Latin American & Caribbean Art. Macmillan Reference. p. 59. ISBN 0333764668. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
- ^ Glinton-Meicholas, Patricia (1992). Bahamian Art, 1492-1992. Finance Corporation of Bahamas.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Bahamas, the (Commonwealth of) (Oxford Art Onlne ed.). Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
Bibliography
- Bahamian Legends, Volume I - 2004
- The Bahamas Handbook 1976-1977, Dupuch Publications