Carl Abrahams (1911 2005) was often referred to as a visionary, a philosopher, a mystic, a humouristand an artistic genius. His passion to create art began before the age of seven and continued through out his entire life.
Basically self taught, Abrahams developed an original and inimitable style of expressing himself. He struggled immensely during the early years of his career, doing illustrations and cartoons to survive, while contributing to the early development of the Jamaican Art scene. His many paintings include: religious, mythological, landscape, still life, portrait, genre, historical and imaginative compositions; and he also produced sculptures, poems and short stories.
Abrahams perseverance was eventually rewarded with many awards and distinctions, including: Silver and Gold Musgrave Medals, an Order of Distinction and commemorative stamps. And his painting of the first manned moon landing, Quod Erat Demonstrandom (1970), is in the collection of NASAs Space Centre in Houston, Texas. Carl Abrahams is widely considered as the Father of Jamaican Art, and his artwork is very highly sought after by local and international collectors.
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