Caribbean Entertainment Magazine - Volume 6 Nov - Dec 2013 | Page 60

Trinidadian Visual Artist - Richard Rampersad

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n extradionary and talented persona within the art arena takes the form of Mr.
Richad Rampersad. Born in the sub-urban area of Valsayn, on the 2nd August
1990, Mr.Rampersad possesses a profound wealth of artistic competencies in all spheres. Mr.
Rampersad is currently a full time practicing artist. He is the recipient of a first class honours degree in Visual Art from the University of the West -Indies (U.W.I). In addition, he
possesses certified knowledge in Graphic Design at the School of Business and Computer
Science (S.B.C.S) as well as Mehndi (U.W.I). Mr. Rampersad`s thorough exposure to workshops in Puppetry, Painting, Ceramics, Textile Design, Wire bending, Costume making and
Stilt walking bombarded him with a melange of artistic abilities that cannot be disputed.
Richard Rampersad is indeed a promising, pervasive and all- encompassing artist, whose
works merit close watching.
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