The jerk pan is a symbol of Jamaican people coming together to enjoy great food, music and vibes. You can find a chef on busy street corners making jerk chicken all over the island.
This is an attempt by the artist, to personify the jerk pan as a symbol of high status among the Caribbean culture, similarly to a portrait painting of a royal aristocrat.
Portrait of Red Jerk Pan, 2020
Additional facts…
Yes, you guessed it, that checkered bag on the rock symbolizes an iconic bakery in Jamaica. Street chefs normally serve jerk chicken with thick loaves of bread.
This art work uses the iconic reggae colors of red, green and gold in a very subtle way.
Work like this can fall within the art category of Caribbean Surrealism.
This scene was fully created on a computer. No photographs were taken.
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