When 13-year-old Sherry Ann Guy copped the title of Junior Carnival Queen in 1974, it created a stir among the public—but not in the way you think. Her costume, designed by mas man and Carnival icon Peter Minshall wowed crowds and judges with its fluid movement that synchronised with the young performer’s motion while playing mas and the joy that beamed from her face. The portrayal gave life to the hummingbird, From the Land of the Hummingbird—that had taken Minshall five months to perfect in the privacy of his studio.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic costume that also appeared in 1976 for Minshall’s Paradise Lost, inspired by John Milton’s poem with the same name, Stollmeyer’s Castle/Castle Killarney was adorned with the extensive work of the artist. Co-curated by Kathryn Chan and Austin Fido, the purpose of the exhibition is to educate young artists and designers on the technical range of Minshall’s workmanship and the human energy that gives life to his eye-catching costumes.
Chan, who has worked closely with Minshall, and had even gone to school with Sherry Ann Guy who’d worn Minshall’s hummingbird, said that she was still discovering new documents and stories ‘From the Land of the Hummingbird.’ She also confessed that the original costume was still yet to be found. With the exhibition being the first stage of showcasing Minshall’s iconic works, she hopes it will be a catalyst in attaining items, photos, and testimonies from the past. Read More
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