From the Seychelles Travel.org Website
Born in 1967, Henri's artistic talent was from an early age encouraged by his family and teachers. After leaving school he attended Seychelles Polytechnic where he studied art and graphic design. In 1989, he won a scholarship to study overseas at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. He graduated with a BA in Education, specialising in art.
Returning to Seychelles in 1992, Henri took up a teaching post at the Polytechnic, with responsibility for the Graphics Department. In 1999, he transferred to the Ministry of Youth and Culture where he was responsible for the Production Department, creating publicity materials for every aspect of the Ministry's Programme.
Throughout this period Henri continued to paint, building his portfolio and exhibiting in Seychelles and internationally. Henri is the first Seychellois International Biennial prize-winner. At the same time he formed the Association for Visual Arts, an organisation with over 120 members that aimed to develop Seychelles' visual artists, mount local and international exhibitions, and run training workshops. Henri chaired the Association for ten years. In 1999 he co-founded CENAC, a professional organisation for artists in Seychelles.
In 2002 Henri set up his own graphic design consultancy. From corporate branding to poster design, his creative solutions can be seen in a wide range of publicity materials across Seychelles. Most importantly, the freedom of self-employment has allowed Henri to realise his goal of spending more time on his art.
Awards
Awards
Carrefour des Créateurs (Best Artist Award) 2005 La Reunion
1st Arts Festival of Seychelles 2003: 3rd Prize
National Day Horticultural Show 2003: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes
National Day Horticultural Show 2002: 1st and 2nd Prizes
1st International Biennial in Mauritius 2002: 2nd Prize
Seychelles and Italy friendship art project Gold Medal
For exhibitions and more information http://www.seychelles-travel.org/index.php/en/culture/artists/nigel-henri
