ARTIST and jeweller Barbara Jardine returned to Trinidad from England in the 1970s, unwittingly cutting short a potentially world-renowned career. In a new documentary by Mariel Brown, as Jardine discusses her life and art, she is presented with an exhibition opportunity that may lead to the recognition she longs for.The Solitary Alchemist documents the life and work of Barbara Jardine, affectionately known as Barbie. The film delves into the private life of this emotional and gifted artist as she talks about her family and idyllic childhood taking the audience on a journey through her life. The documentary also explores the transformative power of art as Barbie opens up about lost loves and the work she created through her pain.
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I can't wait!
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