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Volunteer work in VG draws attraction

- VG Recreation Ground wall mural is being adorned with artwork in time for the this weekend’s cultural festivities
Ms Mace A. Marx of MACE of ARTS at work. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
Ms Mace A. Marx of MACE of ARTS was once a resident of Virgin Gorda but has since migrated. She heard of the desire to have the wall further add to the tourist attraction of Virgin Gorda decided to render her free service and return in time to have it done for this year’s Easter Festival. Photo: Provided.
Ms Mace A. Marx of MACE of ARTS was once a resident of Virgin Gorda but has since migrated. She heard of the desire to have the wall further add to the tourist attraction of Virgin Gorda decided to render her free service and return in time to have it done for this year’s Easter Festival. Photo: Provided.
Ms Mace A. Marx was also high in praise for one of VI’s young and budding artists who is also an Emerging Fellow award recipient, Tia Modeste, who she said did a significant amount of hours in assisting in a major way. Photo: Provided
Ms Mace A. Marx was also high in praise for one of VI’s young and budding artists who is also an Emerging Fellow award recipient, Tia Modeste, who she said did a significant amount of hours in assisting in a major way. Photo: Provided
The wall feature some of the attractions that are common to Virgin Gorda but most importantly is the section that has been dedicated to a few of the fallen heroes of the Islands, namely Mr. Elwin Stanley Flax, Ms Iris O’Neal, Mr Oswald ‘Blanco’ George and Mr Robinson O’Neal. Photo: VINO
The wall feature some of the attractions that are common to Virgin Gorda but most importantly is the section that has been dedicated to a few of the fallen heroes of the Islands, namely Mr. Elwin Stanley Flax, Ms Iris O’Neal, Mr Oswald ‘Blanco’ George and Mr Robinson O’Neal. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
The new look of the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground exterior wall. Photo: VINO
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Some years ago when Government had erected the wall to the ground which is extensively used for sports and other cultural festivities in Virgin Gorda, it was nothing but a bare wall. Residents had decided to use the wall as a mural resulting a section being nicely painted with art work.

“The Rotoract Club had taken it upon themselves to refresh the wall, so they have been doing that as a community project. The new side of the wall now has fifteen panels and what we have been doing is soliciting persons the community, artists to assist us with the valley but the challenge has been funding. Everyone wants to be paid,” said Ms Sharon Flax-Mars, a member of the group VOICESS.

The group consists of community minded residents who would raise funds to do things much for the benefit of the community. Ms Mace A. Marx of MACE of ARTS was once a resident of Virgin Gorda but has since migrated. She heard of the desire to have the wall further add to the tourist attraction of Virgin Gorda decided to  render her free service and return in time to have it done for this year’s Easter Festival.

The wall is along the main stretch to the Baths and other areas of the Island that are frequented by tourists. Mace got to work immediately upon her arrival as the group pooled resources, got some donations especially from Clarence Thomas for the material and even before the work was complete scores of tourists and even residents have been frequenting the area specifically for photographs.

When this news site passed by recently, the evidence of the added attraction was very clear. Mace was busy at work but was frequently interrupted by passersby for photo opportunities. “Everyone loves this. I can’t count the amount of persons that have stopped to take picture over the few days that I have been here doing this,” said Ms. Marx.

She told this news site that when she heard of the desire to complete the wall she immediately made contact with the group and expressed her willingness to do it as her signature contribution to the Island that she once called home. “It’s such a pleasure for me to do this, to come back specially just to do this and at this time. I always wanted to use my talent to bless this community. I really love Virgin Gorda,” she told this news site.  

She was also high in praise for one of VI’s young and budding artists who is also an Emerging Fellow award recipient, Tia Modeste, who she said did a significant amount of hours in assisting in a major way. “There were a few other youths who came along and did their bit as they had the time but I must commend Tia. She is a young artist that has a very far way to go,” said Ms Marx.

The wall features some of the attractions that are common to Virgin Gorda but most importantly is the section that has been dedicated to a few of the fallen heroes of the Island, namely Mr. Elwin Stanley Flax, Ms Iris O’Neal, Mr Oswald ‘Blanco’ George and Mr Robinson O’Neal.

Today April 15, 2014 was set as the day when the final touches will be put on the wall and it is anticipated that a simple dedication will be done during the opening of the activities of Easter Festival come this weekend.

14 Responses to “Volunteer work in VG draws attraction”

  • ccc (15/04/2014, 08:30) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Dem need to put Ralph up dey
  • Concern 1 (15/04/2014, 08:37) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    Such a fantastic but incredible job.Well done to the persons responsible for working on this mural. It really speaks volume to the cultural, social etc aspect to not only VG but the entire BVI. Lovely
  • mrs (15/04/2014, 08:53) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    absolutely beautiful!
  • Chosen One (15/04/2014, 09:04) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome work.
  • Blackbeauty (15/04/2014, 09:14) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Beautifully done.
  • ting to talk (15/04/2014, 09:30) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply

    Ohhh such beautiful work! Can't wait to see it in person. Kudos to those who came out and worked on this project
  • chad (15/04/2014, 09:34) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    OH MY!!! This is absolutely wonderful! Next up, let's do the A O Shirley Recreational Grounds and the Soft Ball field wall. This is beautiful and I hope the graffiti people don't go and mess with it. This woman deserves some recognition from the Government in the form of an appreciation dinner or something. Not only her, but all of her team that assisted with the project. The part with the VG heroes and the National Song verses is my fav.
  • kudos (15/04/2014, 09:53) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    We commend your heartfelt efforts Ms Mace. Your contribution speaks volumes of your love for a place you once called home. Tireless sunny days and cool breeze eves has birth a new sense of national pride. Thanks you! and may your talents take you above and beyond your wildest dreams. - BVIslander
  • Pool Has no water (15/04/2014, 10:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lovely
  • VG Appreciation (15/04/2014, 10:13) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks very much Mace. From these photos alone the artwork looks very beautiful. I can't wait to view the actual works in person. Thanks again.
  • weed (15/04/2014, 11:13) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good positive piece VINO you are the best
  • Nice!! (15/04/2014, 11:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need more highlights as such. This is very impressive
  • Proud (15/04/2014, 23:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is some stellar artwork. Now the world can see and bask in the love that you have for this country. Much gratitude to you and to all the other individuals who have made this possible.


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