Fred Phillips--Parhelion

Fred is a native of the Caribbean island of St. Vincent who was schooled on Barbados and Jamaica, as well as in Toronto. He has worked as a corporate lawyer in the British Virgin Islands and as a biosafety adviser with the United Nations Environment Programme. He resides on Barbados at the moment. Since August 2007 C.E. he has been exploring a hitherto unsuspected calling that is his true talent—action painting, under the nom de guerre “Parhelion”.

In his art, the act of creation itself is highlighted as the ultimate message; the method of communication is part of what is communicated. Life is vibrant, riotous energy in constant motion (his Caribbean background reminds him of this constantly!) and the play of raw colours in his work expresses this—a spontaneous demonstration that creativity is the very antithesis of despair. Each piece is an unrepeatable entelechial event expressing the essence of an idea, concept, notion, or feeling. The aim is not to capture the idea and mount it like a butterfly with spikes through its wings; rather, the point of bringing a given work to manifestation is to assist the underlying notion to fly free by giving it extra dimensions in which to move and have its being. Symbolism is directly commun...

□ 2007 e.v. to present: Self-taught artist

*The Multi-National Fair, 15th November 2014 e.v. at Foursquare Heritage Park, St. Philip, Barbados, showcasing works of art created on Barbados. I will be in attendance with selections from my work.

*"SeeMe Times Square Takeover", 24th July 2014 e.v. Collaborative video exhibition of art works from See.Me artists to be displayed on 2 of the largest billboards in New York City (located at 46th St. and Broadway in the heart of N.Y.C.), in Times Square. 5 of my works to be included

*"The Giants Among Us", held on 15th June 2013 e.v. at The Bridgetown Gallery, Barbados. My very first public exhibition, during which my works were featured alongside those of the established masters--the other "Giants"--of the island art scene.