Local Artists of Jamaica

The beautiful parish of Portland teems with talented artists. One of our favorites can be found at the entrance to Reach Falls and his name is Renny. He very cleverly fashions toy blow games from bamboo, wire and Styrofoam. The trick is to blow a hook on a Styrofoam ball up to a wire hoop and then to blow the needle like end back into the bamboo. It is quite tricky and Renny makes it look easy. He also sells small carvings, jewelry, Rasta juice and is never without his broad smile.

Watch YouTube video Renny Shows his Blow Toy

The picturesque walk down from Reach Falls is one of our favorite activities and there is no fee. On the walk you will pass Brother Lion and he may treat you to a song and a drink of jelly water. Bredda Lion runs Reach Falls RiverCamp where you can stay.

You will also pass several interesting carving stalls. Towards the top is the stall of Jah Priest and his son. Jah Priest is a spiritual, quiet, very intelligent man. He also gives talks and promotes the spiritual aspect of Rastafarianism.

Portland has numerous artist stalls lining the roads and beaches throughout the area. From Rock Bottoms large carving center deep in the market of Port Antonio selling all kinds and sizes of beautiful and dramatic carvings.

Rockbottom carving in Port Antonio

to I Cliff wandering Winnefred Beach and offering personally carved Calabash the opportunities are endless.

Bamboo Cups

I-Cliff working at Winnefred Beach

Perhaps the Jamaican would put it “The more you go, the more you stop, the more you see, the more you learn.”

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