Bahamian Artist Donates Painting Of Mandela To Cuban People

January 26th, 2015 - Nassau, ba

The Cuban Ambassador to The Bahamas, Hon .Ernesto Guzman' recently visited

the studios of Alex Miller , a self taught Artist / Designer and Activist .

During the tour Ambassador Guzman informed Mr. .Miller of various cultural

programmes available for access in Cuba and extended an invitation to

participate. A painting of Nelson Mandela was presented to The Ambassador

in commemoration of the role Cuba played in the fight against apartheid.

The following is a Press Release from Alex Miller to mark ths occasion:

The World has recently lost one of the greatest Freedom Fighters and

leaders ever...Nelson Mandela. I would like to pay homage to this immortal

icon and emphasize injustices such as The U.S.A. Embargo onbroihierThe innocent , peaceful people of Cuba remain in place ; The persistent

exploitation of recourses of small Nations such as the Bahamas and

Caribbean continue.As a result of imposing their Colonial will and

capitalist might; external elements continue to enrich themselves on the

backs of the indigenous masses are relegated to a life of despair

and poverty. Consequently, our people are subjected to a form of de facto

apartheid!!

As an Artist I feel obligated , (like the great Jose Marti who used his

pen in the fight to gain independence from Spain) ;.to use my brush to make

a difference by exposing wrong and consequently accurately depict

historical realities.

In this vain ; I am compelled to acknowledge and salute the people of Cuba

and their leader President Raul Castro for the role the Cuban People played

in the war against apartheid .History will reveal how Cuba under the

command of another outstanding leader of our time , Fidel Castro; made the

ultimate sacrifice in Angola.

I think it is only fitting and proper to present this portrait of Mandela

to President Fidel Castro as a token of appreciation of his and the Cuban

people's struggle for liberty; and equality for. all. The Struggle

Continues !

Viva Fidel !

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