Description
Albert Huie (1920-2010) was a pivotal figure in the establishment and evolution of a distinct Jamaican artistic identity. Overcoming the barriers of a colonial-era system marked by racial and class distinctions, he made history as the first native-born Jamaican artist to achieve international acclaim and recognition. Huie revolutionised Jamaican art in the 1930s by focusing on black people as central subjects rather than mere background elements.
“Celebrate” presents a framed inked print of one of Albert Huie’s renowned black and white paintings, ready to adorn any space with its artistic depth.
Today, Albert Huie is celebrated both locally and internationally as a seminal figure in Jamaican art, often referred to as ‘The Father of Jamaican Painting’. His masterpiece, “The Counting Lesson,” stands as a testament to his artistic prowess and is prominently displayed at the National Gallery of Jamaica.
Throughout his illustrious seven-decade career, Albert Huie excelled in landscape, portraiture, and figurative art, garnering multiple awards and leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.