News

January 2012, Ricardo completed the restoration of finishes to the ceilings of the newly renovated and restored grand entrance hall of the Kings County Courthouse in Brooklyn, NY (see Finishes, slides 14 - 17).


Press

" restrained elegance; 'What Goes Around' - my personal favorite in this exhibition; 'Swept Away'  in stark acrylic on canvas appealed in its simplicity;  'Nine Eleven' needs no comment; 'The Flood of Industry' put me in mind of the threat of Global warming and sea-level rise."  - Newsday, Trinidad 2007

"One always conjures up images of Broadway musicals and the '30s an '40s Hollywood extravaganzas.... The masks of 'Masquerade' on exhibit at Horizons Art Gallery, are quintessential Berkeley... and Nanton."  Newsday Good Living, Trinidad 2006

"A collection of masks that not only delights your eyes but tickles your flights of fantasy.  Ricardo hand painted all the masks.  Wayne adorned them with fine quality costume jewellery from Dior, Yves St Laurent, Lisner and Sardi.  The response has been fantastic.  Wayne Berkeley and Ricardo Nanton were showered with praise and commendation.  The collaboration was a complete success. They reap... admiration, praise and respect for their work."  - Sunday Magazine, Trinidad 1998

"We were overwhelmed by the support from the artists who responded graciously to the call by donating their valued works of art. ...to be of service...assisting disadvantaged women and children."  - AWC Art Catalogue, Trinidad 1999

"This unique exhibition... captures every aspect of Carnival through the eyes of the mask.  The masks of fine porcelain are all intricately hand painted by Nanton as are the painted finishes on various items which adorn them."  - Newsday, Trinidad 1998