Date of Birth: July 10, 1978 , Trinidad and Tobago


EDUCATION:
1983 - 1991 - Newtown Boys' R.C. School
1991 - 1995 - Belmont Boys' Secondary School
Graduated Grade 1 in CXC Examination and with Distinction in Art

1995 - 1996 - John S. Donaldson Technical Institute
Drawing and Painting taught by Pat Chu Foon and Lisa Henry Chu Foon.

Art Development Programme - Studio 66 Art Support Community.
Apprenticed under Makemba Kunle and Leroy Clarke.

1996 - Certificate of Achievement in recognition of successful completion of a COMMUNICATION DESIGN at DATRC (Dunross Advertising Training & Recruitment Centre)

1997 - Advanced Certificate in Computer Graphic Art from DATRC

1998 -1999 - Certificate of Achievement in recognition of successful completion of a "PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" at DATRC

Further Training:
Air Brush Art-Wear and Sign Painting.
1999 - The Fine Art Workshop in Drawing, National Museum of Trinidad and Tobago with the Alliance Francaise - taught by Phillipe Escode and Karine Labbay.


2000 - "Circle of Poets of Trinidad & Tobago and Circle of Poets Andean Poets of Venezuela"  the first recital "plastic - poetry art " at the Venezuela Embassy 
Taught by Poet: Jose Hernandez Segovia. 

Fitzroy Hoyte has held many group and solo exhibitions in Trinidad and Tobago and abroad.

ARTIST STATEMENT
I will not say, that I am a totally self-taught artist, as I have attended and practised at an art institute.  I am 'living' art, meaning searching to find myself spiritually, mentally and physically and 'manifesting' signs on my journey, which I have only begun as a disciple of fine art developing a chosen standard of a more righteous way of daily life. Continually practising and improving my talent bestowed on me by the Almighty Father.

People will come and see colours, forms and pretty patterns, from my technique which seem to blend creative thoughts and intuitions into transcendental creations, but there is a lot of deep meaning to what is on the canvas.

From my personal experiences and responses of the public 'on-lookers' of my nation Trinidad and Tobago, it was my understanding that 'Fine Art' was not seen to be as important as other academic subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Accounts etc. of the school curriculum.  It was viewed as an extra curricular activity or a hobby.  This lack of serious exploration and depth then categorized this artist as just another talented person, with the ability to draw, paint, carve etc. When and indeed artists are the eyes, ears, nose and voice of their community, thus transporting messages of reality to a confused society.
But to unlock this precious resource, we need to change people's attitude towards art, beginning at their schools. 

My work transcends the viewer from the SURFACE on a journey into my personal interpretation of our environment. After extensive deliberation, my understanding at present is that there is no happiness for man, but to pay reverence to the Lord, eat, drink and to be contented with his work.
I hope that you, the viewer, can relate to and appreciate the depth of my work.
  
Fitzroy Hoyte Jr

Contact:
Fitzroy Hoyte Jr
#6 Third Avenue,
Barataria, 
Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
e-mail: f_hoyte@hotmail.com or goodways@tstt.net.tt