Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Grants Awards
Accomplishments
Solo Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
Philanthropy
Personal Information
Collections Commissions
Timeline
Generic

Allan Pachino Wallace

Nassau

Summary

Experienced artist with a strong reputation for creating visually engaging artwork that resonates with diverse audiences. Skilled in utilizing both digital and traditional media to produce unique and impactful pieces, including murals, live art, and conceptual designs. Possesses a deep understanding of art theory and composition, evident in successful exhibitions and high client satisfaction. Known for pushing boundaries and developing innovative techniques, like the renowned 'salt' art, to inspire creativity and enhance visual products. Fearless in brush strokes and confident in his God-given gift and purpose that drives artistic endeavors.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Artist/ Muralist/Owner

Design Strong Studios
01.2015 - Current
  • Established a recognizable personal brand through consistent style choices, thematic explorations, and an evolving portfolio of work.
  • Made use of materials, such as salt, ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, acrylic, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Contributed to community development through participation in public art initiatives or mural projects that enhanced local aesthetics, creating eye-catching and meaningful murals.
  • Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure smooth project execution from concept development through completion.
  • Produced drawings and paintings for advertising campaigns and publications.
  • Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.
  • Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
  • Mentored aspiring artists in the skills required to become successful muralists and artisans.
  • Court sketch artist for high profile cases.
  • Live art performer.

Guest Lecturer

The College of the Bahamas
  • Guest Lecturer: The College of the Bahamas, Art Faculty

Art Adjudicator

Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, The Bahamas
  • Art Adjudicator: Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, 2012

Artistic Reporting

- Current
  • Artistic Reporting: Management and Development Resources (MDR) Company training series

Court Sketch Artist

- Current
  • Court Sketch Artist: Hired by NBC & CBS for the ‘John Travolta Case’

Education

High School Diploma -

C.C. Sweeting Senior
Nassau, Bahamas

FINCO Summer Art workshop -

01.2000

The College of The Bahamas
01.1997

Skills

  • Advanced Drawing Techniques
  • Acrylic Painting Expertise
  • Ink Illustration
  • Community Art Initiatives
  • Proficient in Oil Painting
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite Tools
  • Conceptual Design Skills
  • Strategic Concept Planning
  • Color Theory Expertise
  • Digital Art Creation
  • Online Brand Engagement
  • Charcoal Artistry
  • Material Evaluation

Grants Awards

  • 2017, Bahamian Icon Awards for “Best Visual Artist” &” People’s Choice Award”
  • 2016, The D’ Aguilar Art Foundation Global Discovery Program Award: “Italy” Excursion
  • 1998, C.C. Sweeting Senior High School established the “The Allan P. Wallace award” for overachievement in visual arts
  • 1997, Central Bank art competition -1st place winner


Accomplishments

  • Youngest artist selected in the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas ‘Inaugural Art. Show’ and named as an artist to watch by the Hon. Perry Christie, 03/01/03
  • Conducted Mural Workshops (“Livable Neighborhoods”) at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, 01/01/13
  • Live Art Performances: Such as Baha Mar’s Topping off event, 01/01/13
  • Live Art Performances: Pandora’s Box Children Fundraiser, 01/01/14
  • Court Sketch Artist: Hired by NBC & CBS for the ‘John Travolta Case’
  • Artistic Reporting: Management and Development Resources (MDR) Company training series
  • Visual Artist representing the Bahamas: Carifesta Guyana, 01/01/08
  • One of fourteen artists chosen for “Love my Bahamas” art project which was sponsored by the Downtown Nassau Partnership & Coco Cola, 01/01/09
  • Completed works in the “East of East Street” mural project
  • One of four artists selected and contracted to complete a 12 feet mural for the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, 01/01/08
  • Bahamas Business Outlook Presenter, 01/01/10
  • Murals for BTC stores at 5 locations
  • Multiple Media Art features: Reddit, ESPN, Yahoo, Fox Sports, CBS, Cosmopolitan and Time Magazine
  • Chosen by The Bahamas Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia to perform live art at their formal Independence celebration event, 01/01/18
  • Selected as one of five judges for NE9, “Fruits of the Spirit”, the annual Art Show of the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, 01/01/18
  • Curated 12 Murals for Atlantis, Paradise Island, staff team building competition
  • Adidas Mural of 2 Bahamian Olympians, Mackey Street, Nassau
  • Margaritaville Murals, Downtown Nassau

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2018, The Muse, The D’ Aguilar Art Foundation
  • 2009, Birth of a Godhead, Nassau Arts & Antiques
  • 2001, Inside the Mind of Allan P. Wallace, Radisson Resort and Casino, Nassau, Bahamas
  • 1997, The Colour of Harmony, The College of the Bahamas

Group Exhibitions

  • 2017, The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
  • 2015, The Bahamas Festival Commission Cultural Village
  • 2009, Annual “Transforming Spaces” Art Showcase
  • 2011, Annual “Transforming Spaces” Art Showcase
  • 2006, The Central Bank Collection
  • 2004, Independence Day Art Showcase
  • 2003, The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas’s Inaugural Art Show (NE6, NE7)
  • 2002, Visual dialogue, Hilton, Nassau, Bahamas

Philanthropy

  • The Bahamas International Film Festival
  • Rotary Club of Nassau
  • The Heart Foundation of the Bahamas
  • The Cancer Society of the Bahamas
  • The Children’s Foundations, Pandora’s Box, Bahamas
  • The Salus Project, Bahamas
  • The Bahamas Heart Association
  • The Bahamas AIDS Foundation
  • The Children’s Hostel

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/11/79

Collections Commissions

  • Central Bank of the Bahamas
  • The Government of Bahamas- Sir Lynden Pindling Airport
  • Dawn Davies Collection
  • Bahamas Telecommunications Company
  • Lukka Kiari
  • Baha Mar
  • The Melia Resort
  • Burns House Group of Companies, Bahamas
  • The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
  • The D’Aguilar Art Foundation, Bahamas
  • Downtown Nassau Partnership, Bahamas

Timeline

Visual Artist/ Muralist/Owner

Design Strong Studios
01.2015 - Current

Guest Lecturer

The College of the Bahamas

Art Adjudicator

Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, The Bahamas

Artistic Reporting

- Current

Court Sketch Artist

- Current

High School Diploma -

C.C. Sweeting Senior

FINCO Summer Art workshop -

The College of The Bahamas
Allan Pachino Wallace