Renowned British artist Malcolm Morley is no stranger to Bermuda, having first visited the Island in 1977, and then again last March, when he delivered a lecture, 'On Painting', as part of the Masterworks Foundation's 'Talks on Art' series.

During his latest visit Mr. Morley also spent a week painting a vibrant scene of Hamilton Harbour from the Paget Shore, later adding other symbols of local life which caught his eye, including St. Peter's Church, the lighthouse, and parasailing.

Now that painting has been made into a limited edition of 150 silk screen prints, which Masterworks is selling to benefit the Foundation.

"The print is larger than the original watercolour, and it is a 36-step silk screen process. That is what gives it its brilliance and depth of colour," director Tom Butterfield said.

"When you look at the image, Morley has metaphorically caught the Queen of Bermuda entering on the left hand side of the frame, and it is up to the viewer to sort out what the symbolism is all about.

At first glance it is whimsical, but on further inspection it is beautifully constructed," assistant to the director Elise Outerbridge said. "The whole image is really brilliantly put together. It is almost like a montage."

In 1984 Mr. Morley became the first recipient of the Tate Gallery's Turner Prize in London, England. His work combines autobiographical, mythical and emotional content, and his style is influenced by a wide range of twentieth century art movements, including cubism, surrealism and abstract expressionism.

For further information, and to purchase a silkscreen print, please contact Mr. Butterfield or Mrs. Outerbridge at Masterworks — telephone 236-2950 or e-mail mworks2@ibl.bm