BattleART: Bringing Creative Minds Together

Re-blogged from bookblogette.blogspot.com.

The brainchild of rising Jamaican artist/entrepreneur, Scheed Cole, BattleART was created to complement his mainly art based company, Props and More and Scheed International. BattleART representative, Keisha Cole, spoke with me to discuss this new project geared at finding new art talent in realistic painting and sculpting – a genre that Keisha Delisser-Cole believes is becoming dormant in Jamaican art. With Scheed and Keisha being my  old college mates, I was more than happy to indulge in this wonderful interview to share one of their latest projects.

Keisha Delisser – Cole

Our companies thrive on painting and sculpting but the idea for BattleART has evolved. No longer is it about just the visual arts, but the arts, graphic designers, painters, musicians, dancers, industrial designers, singers, interior designers etc. The BattleART is now a competition for all creatives, to demonstrate their talent and mastery within the limits of time, and to a live audience. Hence the idea was birth and I was asked to assist in bringing it to life through social media.

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So what was the inspiration for something like this?

Keisha Delisser – Cole

This is the first of it's kind in Jamaica, the only other real time competition like this for the Arts is found in the United states and so the competitions are only in clubs. Our vision is to make this competition grow with dedicated followers who are eagerly awaiting the next Battle.  BattleART is the ultimate challenge, making art an invigorating sport and where artistic and creative skills we must battle to be the best. We will not be bound by having large competitions in enclosed areas, but soon we will be at a roadside, plaza, Bus Park or a public park near you. There are no limits on age or abilities. As long as competitors are willing to compete they can.

Work Created at the last BattleArt event in Kingston, Jamaica

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Who can and how can one get involved? 

Keisha Delisser – Cole

All who are interested in the arts and have ability that they can showcase are invited to become a part of the following. BattleART is a new sport, so all the creative out there need to build their skills. BattleART supports the Arts, the need for improvement in the quality of art, and the growth in the appreciation of the arts in the Jamaican culture.

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When is the next battle?

Keisha Delisser – Cole

The support has been great from the artist who we have been in contact with so far. Many are looking for and outlet and a chance to show their skills and many of our contestants were young and vibrant.

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So how can we contact you?

Keisha Delisser – Cole

BattleART now has a page on Facebook, updates will also be posted to Twitter, and a database of creative Jamaicans is also being compiled to be apart of the mailing list by filling out the contact form on the page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/BattleART/247172151971068?sk=app_208195102528120 or call 876.967.2460 to find out the date for the next BattleART.

Learn more about Scheed Props & More in the video here.