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Jamaican master painter Barrington Watson aptly describes how he has forged his unique style to brushstroke brilliant works of art. In addition to an accomplished artist, he is also an educator, author, philanthropist, and writer.
Striking combinations of form and colour that radiate with energy. Whatever his subject, be it landscape or the human form, he executes his work with great skill. Watson's works, largely people oriented, concentrate in thematic expressions, such as Athlete's Nightmare, Vision of Venus, Women in Captivity, Piano Concerto, Samantha's World, Shock Attack and Teatime (depicting cricket), The Rose, Hibiscus and Orchid germinated by the human figure, to name a few. He tries to show the beauty, the dignity and pride that people apply to the art of living. His intense fascination with the female form is evident in the works that illustrate Shades of Grey, especially Two Women, A Flash of Light and his many other works, which capture the love, friendship, generosity and protectiveness he feels towards them.
World-renowned Jamaican artist Lloyd Hoffstead was born in Lucea, Jamaica. From his earliest days, he was very creative, and showed a keen interest in art.
Lloyd was a naturally gifted student, and at the age of 18, was accepted to the Jamaica School of Art (now the Edna Manley School of the Arts) in Kingston.
Lloyd studied painting, sculpture, jewel craft, graphic design, textiles, and ceramics before graduating in 1982.
Born in Bradford (West Yorkshire) of Jamaican and Irish parentage, Gerard studied at Central St. Martins and Wimbledon School of Art gaining a Masters in Fine Art & Printmaking.
.Graham began his artistic journey under the tutelage of several eminent painters and sculptors at Maidstone College of Art, and learned etching with David Hockney. He then went on to Chelsea School of Art in London, where the British cultural renaissance of the 1960s was in full swing, and was to impact significantly on his early work.
In 1970 he left the United Kingdom for Jamaica, where he was under contract to teach art for a year. The initial period was extended several times, until he eventually decided to settle on the Caribbean island, which he had grown to feel passionately about, and to paint full-time.
Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. Growing up in Jamaica, Guy spent many hours fishing and diving with his father along the Island's south coast. He was obsessed with the creatures of the sea and began drawing pictures of the many different fish he observed.Guy’s artwork can be found in art exhibits, stores, galleries, restaurants and at fishing tournaments. He makes appearances at store openings as well as public appearances for a variety of environmental causes.
Hilton Plummer, openly receptive to a title of multi-faceted and genuinely talented Jamaican/American artist, is currently working in New York. He is a significant force in the international art world. Plummer has achieved critical acclaim and immense popular support from both collectors and critics.
In recognition of his talent and potential, Hilton Plummer has been the recipient of several awards and scholarships. As a graduate of the internationally renowned Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts, he studied under several Jamaican Masters. His training has been enriched with studies at The Art Student League of New York.
Born in Denmark , Jonna Brasch attended the School of Creative Arts in Copenhagen from 1944 to 1949. Her artistry and talent gained her a scholarship to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art.
Following graduation in 1954, she taught painting, drawing and ceramics in Denmark and exhibited extensively in Europe. Her works are in numerous private and coporate collections.
The works of distinguished Jamaican sculptor Kay Sullivan have been delighting admirers at home and abroad for decades, yet they continue to be fresh and vibrant as they capture the very spirit of the Jamaican people. In affordable bronze resin, they range from the tiny figurines of her "Little People" series (typical Jamaican personas) to larger than life national monuments. In between are her popular table top "Mood Pieces", amazingly lifelike busts of public and private personalities, life sized fountains and garden sculptures, including a much loved collection of children delighting in nature, and a continuous flow of specially commissioned works for trophies, prizes and special monuments.
Born and raised in Jamaica I was surrounded by island life and people which has influenced my work and probably always will! In order to develop as an artist I attended the School of Visual Arts for two years in New York and am now working in Florida. Look out for the photos of my new work, which will be posted soon!
Laura-Anne Fung began painting at the early age of ten. By the time she was twelve she received a gold medal in the JCDC visual arts competition. In the following years from 2007 to 2009 she has accomplished many things. In total she has received from the JCDC visual arts competition two gold medals, three silver medals, two bronze medals, three merits, the promise prize in 2007 and the viewer’s vote award in 2007. In addition to her awards she has taken part in many national and international exhibitions including “Esoteric Illusions” at the Art Fusion Gallery in Florida 2009, “Jamaican Art in London” at the Jamaica High Commission in London 2009, group exhibitions at the Berhane Selassie Art Gallery 2010 and Olympia Gallery 2008/2009.
Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper is an American artist of Indian and African ancestry who was born in the Caribbean island of Jamaica and has lived in the USA since 1971. Now a citizen of the United States, she has represented her country at India's 9th Triennale with paintings from her Veiled Presence Series of sari-clad women from the Indian sub-continent.
Since childhood, she has been "a seeker of wisdom and truth" which has led to her interest in philosophy and study of yoga, bringing a universal perspective to her art. Moving beyond traditional mindsets enforced by race, culture, national origin and religion, she muses on universal themes, employing cross-cultural symbols as icons in expressing her vision.
Born in Kingston. Jamaica Ewan McAnuff grew up in Claremont, in the parish, of ST. Ann. He received his early education at Claremont all age school and then attend Ocho Rios secondary school were he met Frank Brown, his first Art tutor, who was to be a great inspiration to young McAnuff.
With Frank Brown encouragement and guidance , McAnuff entered the Jamaica school of art(now Edna Manley college for the visual and performing arts) after completing secondary school. he graduated in 1984.
Peter Ferguson, a graphic design major turn photographer, has worked in commercial photography for over 20 years, and owns and operates one of the leading commercial photographic studios in Kingston, Jamaica.
His assignments vary from advertising, fashion, and food to corporate portraiture. He has produced memorable images for most advertising entities and corporate companies in Jamaica with his international clients including agencies in the United States, the Cayman Islands, Barbados and Trinidad, and publications from the United Kingdom.
