Mango Tango Art Gallery will open “Made From Scratch Sequel,” a continuation of W.B. Thompson’s recent exhibition, with a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday on St. Thomas.
The show follows last month’s exhibition and features works on canvas and marine board, including pieces inspired by Quelbe, the Virgin Islands’ “scratch” music tradition, the gallery announced in a press release.
For the sequel, Thompson introduces 10 new 18-by-24-inch paintings on paper. Drawing on classical studies influenced by Michelangelo and Francisco Goya, he reinterprets traditional techniques into modern figurative works. The exhibition also includes local vistas created in keeping with the “made from scratch” theme, the press release stated.
According to the gallery, the works on paper are offered at a lower price point than the larger featured pieces.
Live music will accompany the reception. Steel pan musician Morgan Rael will perform during the first hour, followed by Sammy Watts and Ras Abu on guitar and congas. Appetizers and spirits will be served in the parking lot, where the music will be staged. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs, the release stated.
The exhibition will remain on view for one month, it stated.
For more information, visit mangotangoart.com or call 340-777-3060.
