Vincent Joseph Eudovic, broadly thought to be Saint Lucia’s grasp sculptor, handed away peacefully at his house in Goodlands on June 2 on the age of 83.
Born in Babonneau, Eudovic confirmed distinctive expertise from a younger age, collaborating in his first exhibition at simply 12 years outdated. His early work, a sculpture titled Ali Baba, gained first prize and a $15 award, marking the start of a outstanding inventive journey.
Eudovic later moved to Trinidad to additional his research in sculpture and have become a protégé of the famend artist Ricardo Vincenté. After honing his craft overseas, he returned to Saint Lucia the place he shared his ardour for artwork by educating on the Choiseul handicraft centre, nurturing the subsequent era of artists.
Due to a United Nations scholarship, Eudovic additionally traveled to Nigeria to review monumental sculpture and the standard artwork of the Yoruba individuals, alongside modern artwork practices. This expertise deeply influenced his work, mixing African traditions with Caribbean inventive expression.
Upon his return to Saint Lucia, Eudovic carried out workshops throughout the Caribbean, spreading his information and expertise. He established a gallery and workshop in Goodlands, Castries, which grew to become a key cultural and vacationer landmark, attracting guests desirous to expertise his artwork firsthand.
All through his profession, Vincent Joseph Eudovic participated in and gained quite a few competitions. His sculptures have been exhibited internationally and are a part of many prestigious museum and personal collections. His expertise earned him commissions from governments and regional and worldwide organizations, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal determine in Caribbean artwork.
Vincent Eudovic’s passing marks the lack of a cultural icon whose work and affect transcended Saint Lucia’s shores, inspiring artists and artwork lovers throughout the area and past.
