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Arts & Culture - Ronald Silencieux

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Ronald Silencieux was born in Haiti in 1990. Growing up on an island where art is such an intrinsic part of life, Ronald was fascinated and inspired by the colours and artists around him. After moving to Antigua with his father at the age of nine, his love for art certainly wasn’t dimmed and upon leaving school he became a full-time artist. Completely self-taught, Ronald was born with an innate gift. His intuitive style is characterised by the use of bold and vibrant colours which make his paintings come to life. He is inspired by the flamboyance of Caribbean life, whether he is painting the luscious and vibrant landscapes of his adopted island of Antigua, or portraits of the people and animals that surround him. Although his preference is to work in acrylic, he also indulges in oil and watercolours. Ronald combines his creative painting with being a commercial artist, producing an eclectic range of products including meticulously handpainted wraps, shirts, paintings, dresses, bottles and greeting cards. Describing painting as “therapy for my mind and soul”, Ronald’s love of visual arts provides a freedom that he can find nowhere else. Taking something that others may consider ugly and transforming it into something beautiful is his passion.

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