YARDEDGE TALKS TO HUBERT NEAL, JR. ABOUT HIS DUDUS CHRONICLES | Yardedge
August 24th, 2010 | Words by Karin Wilson Edmonds
Silent Scream
The Dudus Chronicles, an exhibition of recent work by Belizean artist Hubert Neal, Jr. opened on Saturday, August 21 at Grosvenor Galleries.
YardEdge: Why are you an artist?
Hubert: i was born this way. i have aways had a need to express myself in creative ways
YardEdge: When did you first become one?
Hubert: when i knew that this would be my life/career? 11 or 12 years old
May Pen Still Life #1
YardEdge: How would you describe your work?
Hubert: my work is versatile. i dont have any limitations in terms of a style or approach. i can draw traditionally, illustrate, photograph, paint. anything
YardEdge: What inspires you?
Hubert: people
YardEdge: What other interests do you have outside of creating art?
Hubert: i read and study anything
YardEdge: How did you end up in Jamaica?
Hubert: i always wanted to come here, and i found out about an artists residency here
YardEdge: What was the inspiration for the Dudus Chronicles? What are you trying to convey?
Hubert: i just couldnt ignore human suffering. hopefully my work is like a person looking in the mirror
YardEdge: How has the reception been to the Dudus Chronicles? Have you been surprised?
Hubert: i have been so surprised by the overwhelming positive tone of the feedback
YardEdge: Do you normally tackle political issues in your work?
Hubert: yes, if i feel strongly about something
YardEdge: Do you usually have a message that you are trying to convey in your art?
Hubert: always
YardEdge: How would people who know you describe you?
Hubert: i dont think anyone knows me
YardEdge: Final thoughts?
Hubert: thank you so much for your time
YardEdge: How would you like to be contacted?
Hubert: by website: thevisualpoetssociety.com, by e mail: thevisualpoetssociety@gmail.com
YardEdge: Where can one find/see your work?
Hubert: currently, at grosvenor galleries. otherwise, on my website: thevisualpoetssociety.com
YardEdge: Upcoming shows?
Hubert: yes, i am exhibiting in belize city, belize central america in october
Dogs for Dudus
Solitary
Hubert Neal Jr