Rasheed Boodhoo – A Young Artist
by Jackie Faine & Craig Burleigh
June 1976
July 2nd, 2022
Since this article was written in 1976 Ahmad R. Boodhoo affectionately known as Rasheed, has continued his journey in art!
Please check his links to see what he's been up to over the last 46 years. Here's his Facebook page -
https://www.facebook.com/Rasheed-Boodhoo-Photoartist-220853788625249
The Article from 1976:-
" Mostly my love for art put me where I am ", says Rasheed Boodhoo as he looks back into his creative history and assesses his progress. He nurtures the talent for art, which he believes has been bestowed upon him, by constant use of pastels, acrylics and charcoal. At the age of eighteen, Rasheed has a prominent style. He creates images mainly of semi-abstract human form and concentrates on portraiture.
Amhad Rasheed Boodhoo - Artist - 1976 h3-06-14
A keen study for him is the famous Bob Marley, a portrait of whom he has recently painted, titled " Dreader than Dread ". The blend of multi colours in this piece emphasize the soulfully pained expression on the perspiring face of the musician during performance. Therefore, it is not only a face, but a design in which emotion is portrayed.
Amhad Rasheed Boodhoo - 'Dreader Than Dread' 1976 h3-06-26
Good Night Craig and Jackie.It is wonderful to reconnect after all these yearsss.Your story and photos bring back wonderful memories.Great photos and a wonderful article,thank you both for that journey and maybe one day you will catch up on this journey…
Hey Rasheed, It’s so great to be able to be in touch – thanks to the internet! It’s easy to complain about the negative aspects of it but it sure helps finding people that you knew in earlier times! I agree that Jackie did a lovely article and I think painted a very real picture of you – fun and light-hearted but deeply philosophical. Hope we can visit in the not too distant future and meet up again.
I guess I was supposed to reply here . . . still getting a feel for all of this.
Photos are wonderful as per your usual Craig & I enjoyed reading Rasheed’s story told partially through the notes Jackie took while interviewing .
The two of you a dynamic duo .
Tell me though … who is the woman in the solo photo ?
Great job … love that you are keeping these alive & sharing with all who love Bim & it’s people . TY !
Hi Karen – thanks for the comment – the lady is Rasheed’s mother (who passed away a few years ago) – a great supporter of his art! The great thing about putting these up is that I’m reconnecting with these people – Rasheed and I have had quite a few Whatsapp conversations over the last few weeks.
Thanks for sharing. So much wonderful memories growing up in Sugar Hill.