FORT LAUDERDALE – Acclaimed Jamaican artist Vaughn Tucker, whose work is reminiscent of Monet and Van Gough, has recently opened Vaughn’s Art & Studio at 4504 N. University Drive in Lauderhill.
During the highly anticipated grand opening celebration on May 21, 2006, seven original paintings from Tucker’s collection will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children with nurturing relationships.
Tucker’s “Street Scene” was selected by Bank of Jamaica for its downtown Kingston location. He was also commissioned by Digicel, the country’s main cell-phone provider, to create three paintings for its corporate office in New Kingston.
Vaughn Tucker’s work
A silver medalist in the National Festival Fine Arts Competition, Tucker’s work was exhibited in The Young Generation at the Mutual Life Gallery in 1999 and 2000 and in the Young Professionals Pegasus Gallery in 1998 and 1999.
He developed his style of artistry by first practicing with water colors before graduating to more intricate techniques using oil-based media and acrylics.
Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to “meet and greet” with Tucker as well as view his masterpieces during the grand-opening event “The Unveiling: Stories on Canvas.” A special wine and cheese reception will be held in conjunction with the silent auction from 4-8 p.m. To R.S.V.P. for the event, call (754) 422-2106 or (954) 822-0827.
