Down Bohicket Road: An Artist's Journey. Paintings and Sketches by Mary Whyte, With Excerpts from Alfreda's World.

Name: Down Bohicket Road: An Artist's Journey. Paintings and Sketches by Mary Whyte, With Excerpts from Alfreda's World.
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Book Synopsis: Artist Mary Whyte's Down Bohicket Road includes two decades worth of watercolors–depicting a select group of Gullah women of Johns Island, South Carolina, and their stories. In 1991, following Whyte's recovery from a year of treatment for cancer, she and her husband moved to a small sea island near Charleston, seeking a new home where they could reinvent themselves far removed from the hectic pace of Philadelphia. In this remote corner of the South, Whyte first met Alfreda LaBoard and her devoted group of seniors who gathered weekly to make quilts, study the Bible, and socialize in a small rural church on Bohicket Road. Descendants of lowcountry slaves, these longtime residents of the island influenced Whyte's life and art in astonishing and unexpected ways. Whyte soon began a series of watercolors depicting these women, honoring their lives and their dedication to family and faith. As her friendships with these women grew, their matriarch Alfreda LaBoard claimed Whyte as her "vanilla sister." Alfreda's World, a collection of Whyte's detailed watercolors and poignant recollections of the women at the senior center, was published a decade later, drawing attention and support from the community to the small church on Bohicket Road. Down Bohicket Road continues the story of Whyte's relationship with these extraordinary women, following the passing of Alfreda, against the backdrop of the ongoing commercial development of Johns Island. For Whyte, the heart of this community remains in the simple homes clustered along Bohicket Road, in the island's winding tidal creeks, and in a small church where eighteen hardscrabble women gather in fellowship each week. In her book Whyte illustrates that both watercolors and friendships can be the unpredictable results of an abundance of blessings. As shared through touching words and vibrant paintings, Down Bohicket Road celebrates a unique way of coastal life and a remarkable friendship that transcends all barriers–even death itself–in praise of the unifying power of art. All royalties from the sale of this book benefit the Hebron Saint Francis Senior Center on Johns Island.

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Discover the captivating journey of artist Mary Whyte through her remarkable book, Down Bohicket Road: An Artist's Journey. Immerse yourself in two decades' worth of stunning watercolors and sketches that beautifully depict a select group of Gullah women from Johns Island, South Carolina. These powerful artworks are accompanied by heartfelt excerpts from Alfreda's World, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women.

When Mary Whyte and her husband sought a new home away from the chaos of the city, they found solace on the tranquil shores of a small sea island near Charleston. It was here that Whyte first encountered Alfreda LaBoard and her devoted group of seniors, who gathered regularly in a humble rural church on Bohicket Road. Descendants of lowcountry slaves, their stories and traditions deeply influenced Whyte's life and art.

Through her watercolor series, Whyte pays homage to these extraordinary women, capturing their strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. As her friendships with them blossomed, Whyte became an honorary member of their close-knit community. In Down Bohicket Road, she continues to share their stories, even after the passing of her dear friend Alfreda. Against the backdrop of commercial development on Johns Island, the book beautifully illustrates the enduring spirit of this tight-knit community.

Down Bohicket Road is a celebration of the unifying power of art, and the remarkable connections that can blossom even in the face of adversity and loss. It is a testament to the beauty found in the simplest of homes, the serene tidal creeks, and a small church where eighteen extraordinary women gather in fellowship each week. By purchasing this book, you not only gain a treasure trove of exquisite artwork and heartfelt stories, but you also contribute to a worthy cause. All royalties from the sale of Down Bohicket Road benefit the Hebron Saint Francis Senior Center on Johns Island.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of watercolors, the power of friendship, and the indomitable spirit of a coastal community. Join Mary Whyte on this heartfelt journey by grabbing a copy of Down Bohicket Road today.

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