Mellon Research Fellow: Elijah McLeod
Jamaican Pottery and Art
College: Brightpoint Community College
Faculty mentor: Sean Castleberry
Project summary: Jamaican pottery and art is a vibrant reflection of the island's deeply rooted cultural heritage, combining African, Indigenous and European influences in the form of identity, resilience and community-telling expressions. This collection of research explores the tradition of Jamaican art, from historical events to the artists' lived experiences.