25 Cumberland Street – where something very special is happening.

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Our garden is growing and things are moving right along at Hillside House

The Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery at Hillside House
#25 Cumberland Street
First Open House: February 11 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“This building is a sculpture. This is the artwork,” said Antonius Roberts about Hillside House.

“We wanted people as they pass to be connected to the transformation of this space and in so doing will be drawn to this space, and being drawn to this space they’re connecting to rich art and culture that is unique to The Bahamas.

“I speak about locals more so than tourists,” he added. “I think we have to first create spaces for ourselves, we have to first love our spaces and clean up our front doors and our yards, thereby encouraging people to come into a wonderful space.”

This two-year renovation that preserved much of the integrity of the historic architecture of Hillside House has come to this: a zen-like space just yards from a busy road where, if drivers turn their faces away for a brief moment may catch Roberts working on new sculptural creations under the palms – if he does not happen to be working inside this charming pink building instead.

Read the full article by Sonia Farmer for the Nassau Guardian