Capturing the Essence of Jamaican culture through lens PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART: Capturing the Essence of Jamaican culture through lens Presented by Clevon Wilson

Flashback: Pics of History Most evident in architecture Plantation homes: Great house tours, rennovated homes Chattel houses: built on stilts, easy transfer, cooler interiors Seaside cottages: summer homes Antique Stonework: strong, durable when maintained Churches: Guiness Bk record, most churches per mile Town clocks: historical landmarks

“Fast” Food: Natural Nourishment Significant part of Jamaican culture Foods unique to Jamaica…naturally grown fruits and man made ie. Patties, cooked ackee and saltfish (codfish) Readily available, easy to obtain Abundance of fruit trees Seasonal: nature provides according to weather

Musical Movement Bob Marley: Most known Jamaican musician and visual artist in his own right Photos and portraits have become artistic works Also known in Jamaica trying to unify political parties & promote peace Modern artistes: Sean Paul, Beenie Man Dancing: part of heritage

Live Landscape Tropical Flora and Fauna: hot weather flowers and plants

Live Landscape Tropical Scenes: Beach, natural light perfect for photography

Lifestyles: Culture Captured Fishing, Playing dominoes Swimming with friends Eating fruit Playing football, cricket Farming Friendly faces

Jamaican Photographers Ray Chen: Most popular Jamaican photographer Known for his photos of Jamaican and Caribbean people and food Only photographer whose art is featured on www.jamaicaart.com born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1939 outstanding career in commercial photography for the past 38 years. Internationally recognized travelled extensively on assignments, including his adopted country, Canada. lived and studied abroad for most of his adult life Jamaica, the island of his birth, retains a tenacious hold on his heart and mind.

Jamaican Photographers Ray Chen On August 6, 2002, the Government of Jamaica conferred the honour of the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (O.D.) for excellence in the field of photography. Ray and his wife Lin have a son and daughter and three grandsons Books by Ray Chen: THE LAND & THE PEOPLE THE BEAUTY & THE SOUL CARIBBEAN CHINESE COOKING RAY CHEN'S EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS COMMERORATIVE BOOKLET THE SHOPKEEPERS JAMAICA BOOKLET, JAMAICA: THE PLACES THE JAMAICAN DICTIONARY

Jamaican Photographers Other famous photographers Ned Wong Anthony Johnson 2008 : Clevon Wilson 

Picturesque Perfect Beautiful natural scenery and vegetation Diverse people and culture Unique fruits and delicious recipes Colourful

Credits Clevon Wilson – Photographer Google Images – Bob Marley Photos Nicole Wilson – Chief Editor