Junkanoo Masquerade - A permanent, site-specific artwork commissioned for the Warwick Hotel Paradise Island (Bahamas). Acrylic & mixed-media on canvas. 132 in. x 66 in.
Junkanoo Masquerade - In the Artist's Studio
Junkanoo Masquerade (Installation View In Situ) - A permanent, site-specific artwork commissioned for the Warwick Hotel Paradise Island (Bahamas). Photo courtesy Warwick Hotel Paradise Island Bahamas. Project Description: Gerakaris’ kaleidoscopic, large-scale artwork prominently spans the rear-wall of the Warwick Hotel's Lobby, visible from multiple perspectives. Completed in 2016 after extensive travel and research on the islands, the artist created “Junkanoo Masquerade” in direct response to its Bahamian surroundings and culture. This mural-scaled artwork riffs on the festive spirit of the Junkanoo Carnival, while also reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the Warwick Hotels. In “Junkanoo Masquerade”, Afro-Caribbean Mask-Heads brim with exotic plumage, while native Bahamian symbolism hums beneath a contemporary surface that collages ecstatic pattern with flora & fauna.
Junkanoo Masquerade - Artwork Detail (Right Panel)
Junkanoo Masquerade - Artwork Detail (Left Panel)
Junkanoo Masquerade - Artwork Detail (Left Panel)
Junkanoo Masquerade - Preparatory Painting for Warwick Bahamas Commission, Gouache, acrylic, & ink on paper in archival frame. 31.5 in. x 20.5 in. (dimensions w/ frame)