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Humanities Division (STA): Resources and Services: Creative Humanities Gallery

This LibGuide introduces the resources and services of the Humanities Division of The Alma Jordan Library (AJL), Campus Libraries, The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus (STA).

Introduction

This page contains some of the many creative offerings that The Faculty of Humanities and Education has on display.

Overview for “Looking Across” — An Exhibition in Honour of Earl Lovelace’s 90th Birthday

During the month of July (7th-30th), The Alma Jordan Library (AJL) holds a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of Earl Lovelace — a national literary treasure. Witness how four UWI visual arts graduates have translated his novels into powerful artwork. Explore the conversation between brushstroke and the written word.

About the Exhibition Curator

Dr. Marsha Pearce is a Visual Arts Lecturer at The UWI's Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA). he also serves as Deputy Dean of Distance and Outreach for The Faculty of Humanities and Education. Her research on Caribbean visual culture has been published in several academic journals, books and international museum art catalogues. She has curated exhibitions in collaboration with the Pérez Art Museum, Miami and the National Portrait Gallery, London. Dr. Pearce is the recipient of a 2024 Global Professorship award from the British Academy to support new research, which she will undertake over the next four years with the Fitzwilliam Museum at The University of Cambridge, UK.

Gallery for "Looking Across” — An Exhibition in Honour of Earl Lovelace’s 90th Birthday

“Looking Across”: An Exhibition in Honour of Earl Lovelace’s 90th Birthday

“Looking Across”: An Exhibition in Honour of Earl Lovelace’s 90th Birthday

Earl Lovelace

Portrait of Earl Lovelace

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 1)

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 1)

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 2)

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 2)

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 3)

Various Texts from Earl Lovelace (Pt. 3)

Artwork by Shania Warris, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Dragon Can't Dance"

Artwork by Shania Warris, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Dragon Can't Dance"

Artwork by Timothy Somai, based on Earl Lovelace's "While Gods Are Falling"

Artwork by Timothy Somai, based on Earl Lovelace's "While Gods Are Falling"

Artwork by Salisha Stanley, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Schoolmaster"

Artwork by Salisha Stanley, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Schoolmaster"

Artwork by Sarah Knights, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Wine of Astonishment"

Artwork by Sarah Knights, based on Earl Lovelace's "The Wine of Astonishment"