This print sale is supporting Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

This October, Hurricane Melissa became the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica. It caused devastating floods and landslides across the island, damaged or destroyed over 100,000 homes, and killed at least 45 people. A month later, Jamaica’s infrastructure remains severely disrupted: a third of the country is still without electricity, over 1,000 people are living in shelters and the healthcare system is under significant strain, after several hospitals were damaged and one destroyed outright. 

To support those struggling in the aftermath, a group of artists and filmmakers have launched Prints for Jamaica, a print sale which is live until December 8. The initiative was conceived by Don Brodie, Larissa Gunn, Ron Brodie, Anthony Reid, Savannah Baker, and Jeano Edwards, a group who all have a personal connection to Jamaica and are united in their love and admiration for the island.

Heeding the call to respond to the crisis, leading figures from the world of fashion, art and photography have donated prints, among them Amber Pinkerton, Ben Beagent, Gabriel Moses, Gray Sorrenti, Jean Edwards, Luca Khouri, Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Sean and Seng, and Tyrone Lebon. Jamaican talent is well-represented in the project, with contributions from top artists like Jacob Rochester, Ishack Wilmot, Lucak Houri, Naila Ruechel, Rebecca Williams, Storm Saulter, Julian Alexander, and co-founders Ron and Don Brodie.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards helping communities in Jamaica with the greatest need. To this end, Prints for Jamaica has partnered with American Friends of Jamaica, an organisation committed to supporting local non-profits across the island, and Waves for Water, which is leading an initiative focused on restoring clean water, of which there is currently an extreme shortage. 

To buy one of the prints and support urgently needed humanitarian assistance, check out the sale on the Prints for Jamaica website. Beyond being for a good cause, you’ll find a stellar collection of contemporary photography and visual art.