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Kathy Hura, one of Abaco’s finest artists, draws her inspiration from the sea. Her vibrant acrylic scenes of reef fish seem to swim from the walls into the living room of her hill top home in Cherokee Sound as though it were an aquarium. Driftwood frames from worm eaten wood washed up on the shore add to the feeling of being part of the underwater scenery, as though you’ve been transformed to another world.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Kathy arrived in Little Harbour aboard a broken down sailboat in 1984. She was deeply impressed by people in Abaco who cheerfully helped with repairs and with so many other matters taught to her about life on Abaco. She was immediately taken with the family of sculptor Randolph Johnston of Little Harbour. She was a nurse by profession, and in the late 80’s, after Ran had a debilitating stroke, Kathy became a nurse and aide for him and his wife, Margot.
Her art is a beautiful depiction of Abaco sealife and proof of her undeniable talent, even though she has no formal training and did not start painting until 10 years ago.
Kathy won an award several years ago at a showing in Fort Pierce, Florida, but until this day, most of her paintings have graced the hill top home that she and her husband Mike have created nestled in the woods near Cherokee Sound.
For additional photos of her work, please contact us at (242) 367-0137 or peter@theconchpearl.com
