Capturing the art of Jamaica

The Jamaica Guild of Artists, in association with the Jamaica National Building Society, will, on Sunday September 19, present the launch of The Art of Jamaica - A Prelude. The event will be held at the Devonshire, Devon House, in St Andrew.

This is the second book authored by Wayne Lawrence and sales and book-signing of this collector's publication will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m.

Launching of the book takes place at noon with special guest speaker, former prime minister Edward Seaga. On display will be a special art exhibit by the artists featured in the publication. The author and artists will be present for autograph signing as well

The Art of Jamaica is dedicated to the visual artists of Jamaica, who, through their talents, dedication and sacrifices, have created the art of Jamaica. The 18 featured artists include David Boxer, Carol Crighton, Alexander Cooper, Dorothy Henriques Wells, Rafiki Kariuki, Viv Logan, Howard Moo Young, the late Seya Parboosingh, Gene Pearson, the late Mallica (Kapo) Reynolds, George Rodney, Lois Lake Sherwood, Kay Sullivan, Phillip Supersad, Jean Taylor Bushay, Patrick Waldemar, Barrington Watson and Zion who died in 2001.

As Lawrence writes:

"The Jamaican artists are of a people who have emerged from the holocaust of chattel slavery and survived that arid period of cultural sterility called colonialism. These people have tapped the springs of creativity that have always sprung and have finally been able to express their talents. Their rich and diverse contributions have and will continue to enrich the world's artistic heritage."

For more information, contact The Jamaica Guild of Artists at 754-5169.