Fashionistas
Two Brothers
Golden Girl
Jamaican Gothic
Untitled
Independence Picnic
Studebaker
Daphne Samms
Cotton Candy Lady
1949
Twins
1954
Those were the days
Memory Jazz
A le vous sape
Beauty and Braun
Big Man River
Fashionistas
Two Brothers
Golden Girl
Jamaican Gothic
Untitled
Independence PicnicThis painting reimagines a 1960s picnic in Jamaica, a decade defined by the optimism and uncertainty that followed independence. At its heart lies the national motto, Out of Many, One People—a vision of unity born out of a complex history of colonialism, slavery, and migration. The scene of communal gathering is presented not only as an image of leisure, but as a symbolic gesture toward the forging of a new national identity.In the years after independence, Jamaica grappled with the legacies of division—racial, cultural, and economic—while striving to articulate a collective future. Public rituals such as shared meals and outdoor gatherings became quiet affirmations of solidarity, offering glimpses of the egalitarian spirit that the motto aspires to. By transforming this archival moment into a painted work, the piece draws attention to the everyday as a site where political ideals take root and become lived experience.The painting ultimately seeks to celebrate Jamaica’s ongoing experiment with unity: the weaving together of diverse heritages into a single cultural fabric. In capturing a simple picnic, it honors the resilience of the Jamaican people and their enduring belief that togetherness is not only possible, but essential to the nation’s identity.
Studebaker
Daphne SammsThis portrait depicts my Jamaican grandmother, a woman whose presence was defined by dignity, refinement, and an unwavering attention to manners. She carried herself with a poise that reflected both her heritage and her deep concern with class and propriety. The portrait seeks to honor that legacy, capturing not only her elegance but also the subtle authority with which she navigated the world. More than a likeness, it is an homage to the values she embodied—discipline, grace, and the quiet strength of tradition passed through generations.
Cotton Candy Lady
1949
Twins
1954
Those were the days
Memory Jazz
A le vous sape
Beauty and Braun
Big Man River
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