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FR OM THE CREA TIVE TEAM
I wanted to celebrate Jamaica because of how much I
love it. I wanted to extol the virtues of Jamaica because
I had left it. And I wanted other people to know how
wonderful Jamaica is.
People expressed how much my images connected
with them and how special they were. I don’t necessarily
see myself as the best photographer, but I certainly feel
as though what I share about Jamaica feels like the
truth.
David I. Muir
Photo-Artist, Author
It is important to showcase the places that go unseen or
‘un-thought-of’ as beautiful. A few of the places we capture,
to some, are no longer in their glory days. Whether with
a camera or paints, my contributions show the beauty
they still possess today. The fine art pieces bring a new
dimension to the project.
Sean Henry
Photographer, Fine Artist
This project is special because it presents a visual narrative
of Jamaica beyond the stereotype. It has captured and
portrayed the historical and contemporary diversity of the
people and places on our beloved island. Coordinating
the project has been awe-inspiring. When you think
you have seen or experienced all that there is, Jamaica
continues to offer up even more of her beauty, heritage
and culture, and it has been a privilege and an honour
documenting this to share with the rest of the world.
Kerry Chen
Researcher, Coordinator
Before I am an artist, a producer, As the only person with no
a director, I am, first, a Jamaican. Caribbean origins working on
Playing the role of creative director this project, it has been an honor
and publisher for this book — to see and experience Jamaica
outlining the conceptual journey through the eyes of its most
our artistic team would take and devoted people. To hear the
then pulling together a story story behind each photo, explore
from the variety of spectacular the history of each landmark,
images ultimately captured — was learn about this vibrant culture,
pure joy. We set out to compile and have a hand in creating a
the definitive Jamaican photo permanent reminder of all of
collection of this decade, and I these things and more will be
believe we’ve done just that. something I’ll cherish forever.
Calibe Thompson Hannah Gulics
Publisher, Co-Editor, Writer Researcher, Writer, Coordinator
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