Good to know about the Jude Barallon Art Studio
Jude Barallon is a professional painter and designer. His studio stands in a spot full of natural inspiration.
As a designer he combines the fine arts with graphic techniques to produce signs, flags, logos and hand-painted T-shirts.
Alongside this commercial work, he paints landscapes in oils and watercolour. The Seychelles Tourism Board describes his pictures as portrayals of the most beautiful landscapes in the Seychelles. The studio is in the Cascade district on Mahé and is more a working studio than a classic gallery. So expect to meet the artist at work rather than be guided through a large exhibition.
Getting there
Cascade lies on the East Coast Road, very close to the airport. That makes the studio easy to fit in on your day of arrival or departure, if your flight is not until the evening. The airport is about 11 kilometres from Victoria.
By bus
Buses of the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) run from Victoria via Cascade to the airport. In older timetables this connection appears as route 1c, but the numbering may have changed. You will find the current timetable at sptc.sc. Ask the driver where to get off for your destination.
By hire car or taxi
The official listings give no exact street address, only the district of Cascade. Ask for a description of the location before you go, for example through your accommodation. By taxi or hire car you will be there within a few minutes of the airport. Remember that traffic in the Seychelles drives on the left.
Opening times and payment
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The listed payment methods are cheques and cash. Card payment is not mentioned, so plan on bringing cash in rupees.
Duration and tips
If you would like to take home a hand-painted T-shirt or a picture, it is best to talk to the artist directly. For commissioned work, check whether it can be finished before you leave.
More studio visits on Mahé: La Comet Art Works, Michael Adams Studio, Nigel Henri Acrylic Paintings, George Camille Art Gallery, Tom Bowers Sculptures Studio and Les Mamelles Art Gallery. In Victoria you will find crafts at the Craft Kiosks on the Esplanade and at the Carrefour des Arts. On the same coast road lies the Roche Caiman sanctuary.
