Early Work, Jamaica (1991–1993)
Between 1991 and 1999 I painted many satires, exploring themes of pathos and hypocrisy with a biting humour. A notable example, Endangered Species (1993), reveals an unflattering view of a white Jamaican uptown family, a group substantially diminished in size since the 1970’s. In My Dear Have You Heard?, Mrs. Upper St. Andrew confirms that other peoples’ business is her business.
Hummingbirds Have Faint Hearts (1991–1992), 36 x 24 inches, oil on canvas
Land Of Look Behind (1991–1992), 36 x 24 inches, oil on canvas
Warning Colours (1992), 22 x 16 inches, oil on canvas
Liberalisation Wine (1992), 24 x 18 inches, oil on canvas
Road To Anarchy (1993), 16 x 14 inches (1 panel 10 x 8 inches, 12 panels each 4 x 3 inches), oil on canvas on hardboard
There’s No Escape From Disneyland (1992), 48 x 36 inches, oil on canvas
Operation Cyan’t Dent (1992), 20 x 14 inches, oil on canvas
The Tea Party (1992), 48 x 36 inches, oil on canvas
Cleopatra and the Mango Eater (1993), 10 x 6 inches (2 panels, each 6 x 5 inches), oil on canvas on hardboard
Apples Are Not The Only Fruit (1993), 24 x 16 inches (2 panels, each 16 x 12 inches), oil on canvas
I’m All Grown Up Now (1993), 20 x 16 inches, oil on canvas
Rose Hall Revisited (1993), 36 x 24 inches , oil on canvas
Who Will Fall In Love With Annie Palmer? (1993), 54 x 24 inches (3 panels, each 24 x 18 inches), oil on canvas
The Holy Life (The Things We Worship series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Off To Church (The Things We Worship series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Party Girl (The Things We Worship series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
South American Madonna (The Things We Worship series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Currency Trader (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Businessman (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
D.J. (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Dance Hall Higgler (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Politician (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Gunman (Top Dollar series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Endangered Species (1993), 30 x 24 inches, oil on canvas with marine varnish
My Dear Have You Heard? (1993), 30 x 24 inches, oil on canvas
Mrs. Upper St. Andrew (1992), 20 x 14 inches, oil on canvas with marine varnish
Mr. and Mrs. Upper St. Andrew (1992), 54 x 24 inches (3 panels, each 24 x 18 inches), oil on canvas with marine varnish
Anne Bonney (Historical Women series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Annie Palmer (Historical Women series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Nanny of the Maroons (Historical Women series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
Nanny (Historical Women series) (1993), 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas
I Love You This Much (1993), 24 x 18 inches, oil on canvas with marine varnish
Puberty’s Dream (1992), 30 x 24 inches, oil on canvas
My Sister’s Nursery (1993), 16 x 12 inches, oil on canvas
What She Left Behind (1992), 28 x 22 inches, oil on canvas