The exhibition featured some of Mr Henri’s newest works, a number of which are also scheduled for display in a joint September exhibition in Reunion with three other artists.

Minister of Health Patrick Pillay, who worked closely with Mr Henri during their time at the culture and information ministries, delivered the opening address during the exhibition’s vernissage before an audience of diplomats, art lovers and other invitees.

Although many of the paintings have already been sold, Mr Henri is keeping his work on display at Coral Strand throughout this weekend as an additional attraction for Regatta-goers.

 The exhibition will be open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. today and tomorrow.

Mr Henri, who studied art and graphic design at the University of Sussex in the UK, is considered one of Seychelles’ most esteemed professional artists.

He won second prize in the first Indian Ocean Triennial of contemporary art in Mauritius earlier this year, and took third place in the painting category at the latest edition of the Seychelles Arts Festival.

In addition to this weekend’s exhibition, his work can regularly be viewed at his studio at Beau Vallon.

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