#Plantation, FL, March 1, 2019 – USA – PAs part of its new marketing strategy to integrate and highlight the culture and people of The Bahamas through innovative story telling, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) Plantation office teamed up with well-known celebrity artist Jamaal Rolle, at the recent Art Fort Lauderdale Show.
The four-day curated art show, which combined indigenous
art from around the world with luxurious waterfront real estate, attracted
hundreds of influential, high net patrons.
The show commenced from the Pier 66 where The Bahamas’ booth was
prominently and exclusively displayed, allowing patrons an opportunity to
interact and register to win a vacation to The Bahamas along with an exclusive art
piece painted by Jamaal Rolle.
Attendees then journeyed along the famed
intra-coastal waterway, via water taxis and private yachts, before disembarking
at four vacant, multi-million dollar waterfront mansions, which had been converted
into floating art galleries, all ready for purchasing.
Award winning and caricature artist Rolle, who
is known for his impressive art portfolio and accurate depictions of some of
the world’s most recognizable and influential leaders in history, sports,
politics and entertainment, used the opportunity at the art show to showcase
his newest art form, transformative art landscapes of The Bahamas.
Using acrylic on canvas, Rolle fully
transformed his blank art space into captivating, bold and beautifully painted
scenes of The Bahamas’ coastal landscapes and iconic waters.
“The opportunity to engage, entertain and
immerse these patrons in the beauty and diversity of The Bahamas, through
interactive and transformative art is truly a pleasure and honor that I
treasure deeply,” he said.
“The Bahamas is not only phenomenally
beautiful. We are a diverse nation, rich in culture and talent, with people who
are regarded among the world’s best. We
are not only proud of the numerous awards and accomplishments our destination
has received internationally, but we are indebted to these talented and
friendly people, like Jamaal, who profoundly but uniquely demonstrate, why it
is simply Better in The Bahamas,”
said Betty Bethel, Director of Sales at the MOTA, Bahamas, Plantation office.
“The fact that Florida is a mere 50 miles away
from The Bahamas along with the endless opportunities this art show brings for
us, is just an added bonus,” she said.
About Jamaal Rolle
Jamaal Rolle has produced paintings for the Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Entertainment Mogul
Oprah Winfrey, the first black Academy Award Winner and Presidential Medal of
Freedom recipient – Sir Sidney Poitier, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas – Perry G. Christie, former American President, Barack Obama and scores
of sports and entertainment celebrities including Golden Globe Winner Johnny
Depp, NBA Legends/Sports Moguls Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA Champions
Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Business Mogul – Sean P. Diddy Combs, Grammy Award
Winner Taylor Swift, Grammy Award Winner Carrie Underwood, NFL Champion and TV
Host-Michael Strahan and Civil Rights Activist – Rev. Al Sharpton, just to name
a few.
Media outlets from around the world have featured Rolle’s work
including Time Magazine, the Washington Post, BBC News, CBS News, People’s
Magazine, the Huffington Post among others, which has resulted in him being credited
with the title, Celebrity Artist.
About The Islands Of The Bahamas
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone, from Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The Exuma Islands, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Long Island and others. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles, with some of the world’s best golf, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and the Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information on travel packages, activities andaccommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Press Release: Ministry of Tourism