We are delighted to present this diverse collection of artwork from some of Jamaica's best artists.  The seven artists included in the exhibition represent but a mere sliver of the wealth of creativity this small island has to offer.  

Anji Worton (St. Ann Mountains above) is a graduate of the Jamaica School of Art, where she specialised in Graphics and Illustrating.  As a young graduate she free lanced as a book designer and illustrator, painted tee shirts and drew portrait sketches at craft fairs.  She is well known for her watercolour floral compositions, seascapes and landscapes.

She has exhibited in many group exhibitions and has had a few solo shows at the Pegasus gallery.  She is a member of the Jamaica Guild of Artists.  She currently teaches Art at Hillel Academy High School, and paints in her studio in Stony Hill where she is working on a new body of work, making jewellery and painting portraits.

Melhanie Spence has been a professional artist since 2002, and is one of the most sought after emerging artist in Jamaica. She is known for surrealistic paintings that have a slightly muted palette.  An award winning artist she has achieved both silver and a certificate of merit in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s annual fine arts competition.

Melhanie has shown her work both internationally and locally, and is a member of the Jamaica Guild of Artists and the Visual and Performing Arts Jamaica. 

Patsy Mair paints sunlit landscapes, brilliant sunsets, and mood pieces which she hopes inspire the viewer towards feelings and memory.  She began her artistic pursuits through experimenting with black and white photography.  She was fascinated by the magical light at the break of day at Blue Mountain Peak, the translucence of water freely moving among the river stones, the simplicity of the wild orchids high among lush branches, and the barren sun-baked ruins which mark Columbus' landing at Discovery Bay.  Later, as a young mother, she took up painting, seeking to bring to the canvas the play of light that so fascinated her photographic studies.

Ewan McAnuff has been exhibiting since 1985, and as the saying goes, he has not looked back.  This talented artist, who sees himself as an impressionistic artist, uses oil on canvas as his medium and utilizes a wide range of subtle colours to create in his paintings a soft, sensitive quality. His paintings are a synthesis of portraits, landscapes and street scenes and, although subtle, often carry a hint of social commentary. His works can be found in private collections locally and abroad.

Karen Carter is a graduate of the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts, where she specialized in Visual Communication.  Working primarily in mixed media and acrylic on canvas/leather/wood, she captures various moods, emotions, facial expressions of all ages, which are sometimes intermingled with humor in abstract scenery.
 
Carter is the recipient of two bronze medals from the 2005 National Visual Arts Competition held by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.  She has done numerous commissions and has exhibited in various group shows. Her work can be found in select Jamaica Galleries.

Ray Jackson is a graduate of the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts.  Well known as a portrait artist, his work as been exhibited both in Jamaica and internationally.  Jackson has received many awards, including a gold medal from the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.  His work can be found in many private and public collections.