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As part of the celebrations for World Goa Day, Cheryl Braganza has dedicate her new exhibition entitled BREAKING THE SILENCE (Montreal - from July 4 to July 30, 2002) to Goans all over the world. Here is a report from The Chronicle. Cheryl will be in the New York area this weekend . EYES EXPRESS WOMEN'S PAIN Artist Cheryl Braganza exhibits her work at Kirkland Library this month BY SCOTT TAYLOR The Chronicle The women stare back at you, some directly, others off into a distance only they can see. There is tragedy in their eyes, but also hope, determination and love. They come to life from the imagination of Kirkland artist Cheryl Braganza, and they're not easily forgotten. Chronicle, Peter McCabe Cheryl Braganza works on a new painting in her Kirkland home last Friday afternoon. Braganza, who is showing her works at Kirkland Library until July 30, said the inspiration she gets comes from what she feels when she sees the pain of others. It all started with me feeling guilty over what the Afghan women were going through. It meant that they had to go to war in order for me to find out what was going on. And that distressed me a lot, so I started finding out about the women in Afghanistan and the women in India - my own culture - thoughts I had sort of pushed aside after having come to Canada. I had to express myself, and the only way I can express myself is through my painting." Many of her paintings, brilliant with colours that convey the feelings of the artist, were born from events of the last few years, including the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. "I painted all these," she said, "just from reading the newspapers and listening to the news. And I feel that women's voices have not been heard enough and if I can make them heard through my art, at least I'm doing something positive." Born in Bombay, India, Braganza studied art in Rome and England before arriving in Canada and settling in Kirkland. A true world traveller, she wears her emotions on her sleeve - or at least on her canvas. "The idea of this show is to open eyes as this has all opened my eyes. I hope that it raises people's consciousness and, finally, that it leads somewhere for me." Braganza admitted there is someone in Goa, India, who is building a five-star hotel and wishes to display a painting or two in the lobby. "That's pretty exciting, so we'll see what happens." Kirkland Library director Evlyn Payton-Tayler said such exhibits are a regular occurrence at the facility. "We provide space for artists on a monthly basis, but they do have to show a certain level of competence. Cheryl's art certainly qualifies." Aside from the hours standing at the canvas, she is an artistic force behind the fundraising of the West Island Palliative Care Residence. She is donating one of her original paintings, as well as acting as the beacon for other artists to become involved. "It started by accident," she said. "I phoned (executive director) Teresa (Dellar) and offered to donate a painting and we got to talking and I wondered what else I could do to help. Now I have 50 paintings from artists to auction off. And there will be 50 more coming." The library is located at 17100 Hymus Blvd. The exhibit can be viewed during regular opening hours. You can also visit www.picturetrail.com/cherylbraganza. http://www.westislandchronicle.com/actualite.wdi?code=2432&Chronique=SpotLig ht Fwd -Rene =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
