As long as you find it impressive. I’m a beginner, so I’m not overpricing my work. I’m staying within a range that’s comfortable, but at the same time I’m not trying to rob myself either. For this exhibit, for example, the range is between $1,500 to $3,000 - easy on the ears, and on the eyes. What did you do before moving to Eleuthera and what inspired your move? I’ve been in hospitality for 19 years, bartending, mainly in New Providence, where I grew up. I started when I was about 18, and came up under a number of senior bartenders. I’ve worked at the Dragons at Atlantis, Hard Rock Café, also Johnny Rockets, before moving. I would have to say, ‘climate change’ was the catalyst for moving to Eleuthera. When I say climate change, I mean that I grew up in the city, I’m a boy, and I did boy things - then the city started to change - the guns started coming into Nassau, and every other day there was a murder. My life at that time, I was spiraling to be honest. For me, there were two choices, and I love life. So I made the conscious decision to move. If I have to tell anybody, it was the best decision I’ve ever made in life - because Eleuthera was everything that I needed at that time. I have never regretted my decision. What advice would you have for other young artists who want to make their career in art real, and not just a sideshow? If they are serious about it, I would just say to keep working at it. For the young artist coming up, I would tell them to not make the mistake that I made by just sleeping on my talent. They tell you practice makes perfect. I didn’t just wake up yesterday, and know how to do all of this. I had to work at it. So I would tell them to keep working at it.
Artist, Lavarrick King
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