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The Olympia Gallery is host to a wide variety of artworks by many established and emerging Jamaican & Caribbean artists, as well as the occasional international talent. Curious about the works we've collected over the years? Call and request a preview of some of our most popular works, request an artist or request a type of art or subject matter. The Olympia Gallery is dedicated to promoting and supporting the art community here and abroad. Begin your collection today.
Stanford Watson
Dead Dog Series 
1996

Mixed Media on Canvas
30x50 in | 12x19.75cm

In terms of the iconography used in his work, Watson is perhaps most famous for his dog imagery. The symbolism of the dog was inspired by an experience he had in 1988 while living in a Downtown Kingston tenement. As the story goes, police officers had raided the 'yard' he lived in. They searched him and the premises but apparently found nothing of interest. As they made their way to the back of the premises they encountered a small barking dog. One of the officers shot the animal, killing it instantly. According to Watson, it occurred at a time when the police were given unlimited power. He stated in a 1997 interview: "This dog's life and death [was] similar to a lot of people in this world who are unrepresented, unprotected."
B.i.B Portrait 3
2015

Oil on Canvas
32x27  in | 10.5x12.5 cm

Throughout the series of B.i.B, I am investigating black imagery and identity with respect for 'self' and re-contextualizing the premises of what and who is seen as DIVINE. Black is Beautiful (B.i.B) signifies a very important label as it defines a visual revolution. Black in this context is used as a racial significance and the literal application of black pigment are intended for strength, power and dominance along with other colours. There is a strong concern to traditional racial expressions and the imbalance of beauty within communities. It is with relevance that each person respectfully affirms their presence in history as adaptation influences cultures.

Athena Menekratis
Bob Marley Portrait
2015

Ink on Canvas
60x60 cm






    Athena is a half Greek, half Dutch artist born in 1978 in Cannes, France. The Depth of Black is the theme of a series of pictures in black and white. The black background gives a new dimension to the portrait: that of a universe with intense depth from which emanates a captivating atmosphere  echoing mystery and infinity. "The story of each human being is written on his facial features."

My 50 Years in Photographs
-Ray Chen

Ray Chen is an internationally recognised commercial photographer in Canada and as far as Beijing, China. Ray's photographic odyssey parallels Jamaica's birth as a nation and its progress over the last 50 years. Resisting the temptation to follow either a chronological or a rigid thematic structure, Ray selects and presents his photos based on their effectiveness in providing glimpses into the Jamaican soul.

Ray Chen's book is available at The Art Centre Ltd/Olympia Gallery.

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