National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

Janet Walker - A Retrospective

The National Gallery is privileged to be hosting a retrospective of work by renowned local artist Janet Walker. Spanning several decades, this exhibition will highlight Janet's skill as a watercolourist and explore the many changes that have occurred within our environment over the years.

After training at the Ontario College of Art, Canadian born Janet moved to Cayman in 1963 with her husband and only after her children went off to school did she begin to paint seriously. She works predominantly in watercolour, a medium suited to her subject matter - the spectacular and ever-changing seascapes and landscapes, which are captured spontaneously on location.

"Janet Walker began painting at a time when the visual arts community was in its infancy and has risen to become one of the most recognisable artists in Cayman," explains NGCI Director, Natalie Urquhart. "Seen together for the first time, this beautiful collection of work is an ode to both our cultural heritage and our natural environment."

Lunchtime Lecture: 22nd September; 27th October – Lunchtime Lectures are an opportunity for the public to have a behind the scenes look and crtique of the artwork in the Janet Walker -A Retrospective exhibition. 12:15pm – 12:45pm at Harbour Place. Free for members or $5.00 for non-members, with a complimentary light lunch. Call 945-8111 to RSVP.