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Ebony G. Patterson was awarded the Institute of Jamaica’s Bronze Musgrave medal in 2012 and, as has become customary, is honoured with a small tribute exhibition in the 2012 National Biennial. The following is the citation that was read as the Musgrave Award Ceremony at the Institute on October 10, 2012:

The Institute of Jamaica recognizes Miss Ebony G. Patterson for merit in the field of Art.

Ebony G. Patterson is one of the most compelling emerging talents in Jamaican art. After graduating from the Edna Manley College in 2004, she obtained her Masters in Fine Arts at the Washington University in St. Louis in 2006.

A regular exhibitor a the National Gallery since 2006, she had her greatest impact to date in the Young Talent V exhibition, with photographically derived, embellished tapestries and the decorated body of a car mounted on a plinth as a “sculpture.” Hers is a uniquely Caribbean aesthetic that melds elements of “high” and “low” art and draws from carnival costuming, Haitian sequined flags, and above all the “bling” of Jamaican Dancehall fashion. Always concerned with issues of gender, sexuality and the body, Patterson’s current work explores changing notions of masculinity in Jamaican society.

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Escalating costs of living notwithstanding, Jamaica’s art scene continues to be guided by steady hands. It’s a network of veritable players — some behind the brush, others behind the bank — who ensure that the legacy of our artistic luminaries is effectively passed on. SO presents the art movers and shakers on this, the opening day of the annual National Biennial — Jamaica’s premier art exhibition — at the National Gallery.

To the Art Heavens

Andrew Hope — Critic & Artist

Collectors: Donald Campbell, Aaron Matalon,

AD Scott, Larry Wirth

ARTISTS:

Albert Artwell

Vincent Atherton

Eric Cadien

Ralph Campbell

Leonard Daley

Ras Dizzy

Gloria Escoffrey

Colin Garland

Christopher Gonzales

Allan ‘Zion’ Johnson

Woody Joseph

Michael Lester

Sydney McLaren

Roger Mais

David Miller

Seya Parboosingh

David Pottinger

Roy Reid

Dawn Scott

Marlene Lewis Weinberger

Doc Williamson

The Masters:

Carl Abrahams

Cecil Baugh

John Dunkley

Albert Huie

Eugene Hyde

Edna Manley

Karl Parboosingh

Kapo/Mallica Reynolds

Osmond Watson

Barrington Watson

MODERN

Robert Cookhorne/ Omari Ra/African

Katrina Abrahams

Susan Alexander

Valerie Bloomfield

Jonna Brasch

David Boxer

Hope Brooks

Jean Taylor Bushay

Margaret Chen

Carol Crichton

Alexander Cooper

Karl ‘Jerry’ Craig

Graham Davis

Laura Facey

Milton George

Royan Grey

Norma Harrack

Marissa Willoughby Holland

Nakazzi Hutchinson

Rafiki Kariuki

Amy Laskin

Vivienne Logan

Alvin Marriott

Margaret McGhie

JudyAnn McMillan

Jag Mehta

Petrona Morrison

Gene Pearson

David Pinto

George Rodney

Stafford Schlieffer

Kacey Shay

Susan Shirley

Tina Spiro

PJ Stewart

Roberta Stoddart

Kay Sullivan

Phillip Supersad

Juliet Thorburn

Patrick Waldemar

Heather Sutherland Wade

Susan Ward

Dorothy Henriques Wells

Basil Watson

Raymond Watson

Intuitives:

Austin Campbell

Evadney Cruickshank

Everald Brown

Wilfred Francis

Howard Moo Young, Contributor

...they toil not, neither do they spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed as one of these. - Matthew 6:29

SYMBOLISING PURITY and faith, lilies are one of the oldest recorded flowers in history. Pictures of these striking blooms were discovered dating as far back as 1580 BC.

The beautiful trumpet-shaped flower of the Easter lily represents hope, renewal and the spiritual essence of Easter. This floral symbol continues to be a holiday classic, yet, the wisest man who ever lived, dressed in all his regal attire, fell short when compared with this handiwork of God's creation. At times, we should all take a trek into the hills and learn to enjoy nature's beauty - it's the handwriting of God.

These beautiful flowers, in all their colours and varieties, seem to sense the time for blooming at around the season of Lent, and why not? They seem to celebrate with us the risen Saviour. And even though many Jamaicans are busy preparing themselves at this time, to revel in celebrations of a different nature, I personally prefer to reflect on the 'Passion of Christ', and meditate upon the ultimate price He paid for all mankind.

Isn't it strange that Mary Magdalene, who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection, thought that he was the gardener. Was it because the rare and beautiful lilies were in abundance, displaying their array of blooms on every stem in that garden? Think about this, the buds of these amazing flowers will continue to open in full stunning beauty in your vase at home, long after you've digested the last slice of your favourite Easter bun and cheese.

Howard Moo Young is an advertising/graphic design/photography consultant with over 40 years of experience. Email:howardmooyoung@getcaughtmedia.com.