THE HARVEY COOPER AWARD
A chance for Bermuda’s students
to express what matters to them the most.
START CREATING!
Margot Kerry Harvey
Art should cause an emotional reaction. The artist has created a particular point of view that is very personal to them. Hours of focus each day to create a piece of artwork that represents who they are and what they have seen. Art can explore the reality of a generation. I wanted to create a space where our young people’s thoughts can be shared with the community.
Travis Cooper
There are different kinds of art. The best art is a way to record the artists’ values, beliefs and feelings. Art allows the artists to show others how they interpret the world and their experiences in the world.
Theme 2024: Unseen Bermuda
More than crystal clear water and pink sandy beaches,
show the viewer an unseen side of Bermuda, our island home
EXAMPLE BELOW:
Building Bridges
Bermuda, our island home, is 181 islands across 21 square miles. Out in the middle of the Atlantic, we as a people have been resilient for over four centuries. We have built bridges that stand the test of time to connect individual islands to create a united country. Our pride also extends to the bridges we have built amongst ourselves. The connections of our diverse cultures have blended, West Indians, British, Native Americans, Irish, Portuguese, Italians, Americans, Canadians and Filipinos. We all have made Bermuda strong and together we weather the storms. Quo Fata Ferunt – Whither the Fates Carry (Us)
Margot Kerry Harvey
Theme 2022: I Think I See A Pattern Here
Show the viewer a pattern in nature, a pattern of behaviour, a recurring
series of actions or any repetition that you see in the world around you.
EXAMPLES ARE GIVEN BELOW
Sailing
After hearing the theme for this years contest, I immediately thought of the paintings by Peit Mondrain.
The simplicity of these paintings with their use of lines and colours to convey meaning have always intrigued me. I choose to style my painting after Peit Mondrain, with a theme of sail boats sailing in front of a coast line.
Travis Cooper / Artist
Dream Catcher
As we are completing year 3 of COVID, the painting reminds me of how fluid we had to be with the ups and downs with COVID.
Margot Kerry Harvey / Artist
Theme 2021 Hindsight is 2020
YOUR PERSONAL CHOICE. The students are to show their viewpoint of the year 2020.
This can cover any issue that was important to the student -personally, locally or globally.
EXAMPLES ARE GIVEN BELOW
Typical Day at The Beach
2020 was the year, everything we knew was turned upside down. A normal beach scene instead of being easily recognizable, now is harder to interpret. Just like all the simple things at home, at work, with family and friends, we took for granted were harder to do with COVID.
Travis Cooper / Artist
New Hope
November 7th 2020 Staying up late to watch the US election results. A feeling of elation at the reality of the first South Indian, Jamaican, African – American, daughter of immigrants and female being elected Vice President of the United States. Margot Kerry Harvey
Margot Kerry Harvey / Artist
Theme 2020: What This Song Means To Me
YOUR PERSONAL CHOICE. The students are to select a song or song lyrics
that are meaningful to them. Please quote the lines from which you gained inspiration.
EXAMPLES ARE GIVEN BELOW
IMAGINE by John Lennon
Blocks of Color
” Imagine all the people sharing all the world”
“And the world will live as one”
Inspired by Piet Mondrian’s Neo Plasticism
Margot Kerry Harvey / Artist
ROCKET MAN by Elton John
Three Ladies By Travis Cooper
“It’s just my job five days a week”
A man has to travel long distances for his job, misses family time with his wife and children.
Historical Context. First moon landing July 20, 1969. Song Released March 3, 1972.
Travis Cooper / Artist
FIGHTER Christina Aguilera
RHINO, Rare Strength by Margot Kerry Harvey
“Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter”
Look into the eye of the Rhino. There is so much strength in that gaze. A Fighter.
Margot Kerry Harvey / Artist
ORINOCO FLOW Enya
The Sailboat by Travis Cooper
“Let me sail, let me sail.
Sail away, sail away, sail away “
We love to travel. The ultimate trip, to sail or cruise around the world.