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The National Cultural Foundation of Barbados honored me with a Retrospective Exhibition in October 2010. Curated by Janice Whittle, it traced my work from student days at  St Martin's in London and Hovedskou School of Art in Gothenburg, through my time in Jamaica, (where I learned life), to Trinidad, (where I learned joy), and back to Barbados, (where I have learned to be humble), through my Afro/Nordic/Caribbean experience and a sojourn in Chong's School of Chinese painting, Kuala Lumpur. 

 As my body of work spans five decades and  is now spread over four continents, the logistics of retrieval were not encouraging.
  So the curator created  a logical  and powerful display out of what was available 'on the ground' by concentrating on themes rather than chronological order.

 All was progressing smoothly when, a week before the opening ,we were struck by an out-of-season tropical storm, which turned into a full hurricane over our heads. 
Hurricane 'Tomas' left a trail of destruction in its wake and Bridgetown , the capital, was without electricity for much longer than expected. 
We considered cancelling, or having a 'torch-and candle light opening'. 
But, somehow, a spare generator was commandered and the gallery became  the only point of light in a darkened city.
It turned  out to be a wonderful evening, with good people, good music, good food and good vibes- a great party after all.

Retro link to Bajan Reporter Review
 http://www.bajanreporter.com/2010/11/barbados-based-artist-lilian-sten-nicholson-at-queens-park-gallery-an-appreciation-by-janice-whittle-qpg-with-revised-opening-hours/#.Veux3colgtE.email

To view the "Wings of the Morning" catalogue - please click on the pdf link below. 

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