More than 200 persons flocked to Devon House in St Andrew last week Wednesday to witness art like they've never seen it before.

It was the opening of the Red Bull Art of Can exhibition and the invited guests got an eyeful of the most creative artistic pieces made from cans. Thirty-eight pieces from Jamaican artists were on display, along with creations from The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados who are also competing for the People's Choice Award.

Throughout the evening, the guests mingled with the artists all the time admiring the spectacular pieces. Most were amazed at the creative genius behind the pieces. Who knew you could do so much with an empty can?

Eligible

All participants are eligible to win prizes in the People's Choice, Media Choice and the Red Bull National competitions which are judged by a group from the local art and culture community including chief curator at the National Gallery David Boxer, Gilou Bauer of Mutual Gallery, music producer Stephen McGregor, Stefan Clarke from the Edna Manley School of the Visual and Performing Arts and Rosemarie Thwaites of the Art Centre.

Gilou Bauer spoke on behalf of the judges and conveyed her appreciation for a new type of art expression, a step away from the traditional. "I am pleasantly surprised by the creativity used in the pieces. Some pieces are very intricate and developed and some tell a story behind them," she said.

The exhibit, displaying the 38 local pieces, plus 11 pieces from other Caribbean countries, will be open from October 1-11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and spectators are welcome to view the pieces and cast a vote for their favourite. Admission is free.

(1) Another eye catching piece on display at the Red Bull Art of Can exhibit on at Devon House in St Andrew.

(2) Red Bull Boutique by Garth Sanguenitti, Carlos Thomas and Jermaine Williams.

(2) Red Prom Bull by Lauren Watkiss at The Art of Can exhibition at Devon House held on Wednesday.