About Barrington G
"My work means a lot to me because it relaxes me and makes me happy when I am sad. I find that painting open my mind and help me in expressing myself.
The figure / objects in my painting represent my experience growing up in Jamaica and England. The figure of the man climbing the tree reminds me when I was young and I use to climb various fruit tree to pick fruits and seed. The birds and fishes represent freedom and world peace for everyone. The figures of the men playing different musical instruments represent me as an up-coming musician.
It is important for others to see my painting because I would like to be seen as a role model so that others can get experience or inspiration from my work.
I have been painting for 15 years but the first 5 years was not great. Then I went into hospital were I started art therapy course. I find the course very interesting and I have developed skill which has helped me in painting. From then I have not stop painting.
I love my painting very much and I am pleased that I have accomplished something out of life. Painting gives me great pleasure, experience and a way of expressing my self an experience in life."
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Boat Lake
84 cm x 59 cm
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
84 cm x 59 cm
When I was painting Bridge Over Troubled Water, the song were playing on the radio like a bridge over troubled water and I said I'm gonna call it Bridge Over Troubled Water and from then it's always been Bridge Over Troubled . It's my most famous painting which I love the most. -
Castle in the Lake
84 cm x 59 cm
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Mansion House
84 cm x 59 cm
The 'Mansion House' painting, it was in the Christmas period when the priest came to do a service and he brought along with him a picture of Bethlem and I loved it so much that I tried to remember what it looks like and I draw what I could remember and it's not exactly what the original one is like but that's what I get from what I could remember. -
River Lake
84 cm x 59 cm
When I first drew it, it wasn't as good as it is now and I liked it and when I became a master I did it again and that one has gave me a lot of inspiration. -
Party at the Mansion
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Kiting
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Boat in the Yard
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The Man by the Road
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House on the Mountain
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Man in the Boat
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Party by the Stream
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The Garden
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Hut on the House
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Sunset House
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Triston House
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The Ghost of the Abstract
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The Wizard
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Number 3
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Number 2
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The Cow
Comments
Cecilia Montague
The figures and birds that you draw in your art work are interesting to look at against the background of buildings ,bridges, greenery etc.I think that your drawings are really good. Your abstract paintings are very honest examples of art made for therapy.
Valerie Tooze
Fantastic work Barrington! Proud and priviliged to say I've met and worked with you. Shine on :)
Barrington G
Thank you Claudette for looking at the picture it was nice to know that you've seen them.
Claudette Gordon
Hi, How are you doing? I'm loving the picture keep up the good work! Love you