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A well known Guyanese artist Merlene Ellis was recently honoured with an award by the Guyana Cultural Association of New York for her work on “Originality and Production of Cultural Themes in the Visual Arts”.The award was presented to Ellis at the awards and presentation weekend of the association held annually in Brooklyn.The painter said,Chris Hogan Patriots Jersey, “I am still smiling” after making a special trip to New York to collect her award which is highly regarded in the arts community overseas.Merlene Ellis just moments after receiving her award in New York.“Without blowing my horn,Robert Alford Falcons Jersey, it is good to see public appreciation for someone’s talent and also for those who exercise an input for society be it in the arts community overseas,Nick Perry Packers Jersey,” Ellis said.Ellis said that she also received two separate New York City Council Citations signed individually by Council members.World renowned Guyanese musician and song writer Dave Martins,Ra Shede Hageman Falcons Jersey, who also nominated Ellis,Ray Nitschke Packers Jersey, said,Ty Montgomery Packers Jersey, “This kind of recognition is long overdue for Merlene whom I’ve known for years. In fact two of her paintings hang in my home. I was happy that the GCA panel recognized Merlene’s contribution. She’s a unique talent.”Ellis, who operates a studio full-time in East Ruimveldt,Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey, has been a fixture at local art shows for years and many of her paintings are in the homes of art lovers overseas.She has also produced postcard size reproductions of her paintings and has become an expert in making frames for her own art work and other artists.Looking back on the New York trip,Paul Hornung Packers Jersey, Merlene said,Javon Hargrave Steelers Jersey, “I can now share with creative Guyanese persons that their exemplary endeavours are about to be recognized by appreciative people who are keeping watchful eyes on your production and service”. |
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