DA MACHINE
…is the only thing more unequalising than politics in Jamaica. While everyone may claim to have a vote. Not everyone has a machine and this, they are unwilling to lie about.
While it may seem as though everyone that should not, does. The machine is the only vote that is respected in Jamaica, It’s the one vote that counts no matter your political party or your financial standing.
The machine changes lives and ends them without little more than a second thought. Many foreigners will not see or feel the privilege it demands in this country.
But it holds the most rank and honour and casts the whitest shadow on the culture beyond the pale.
THE POLITICS: There are very few things, more Jamaican than politics. From Jamaican independence of 1962 to freedom fighters such as Nanny of the Maroons and Marcus Garvey to Paul Bogle and Norman Washington Manley. Jamaicans have always held firm in their political beliefs. And as much as the youth will argue money is in the forefront of their stance if it was not for the political atrocities that have crippled Garrison neighbourhoods the game of pure financial gain would not be such a cultural identity and footprint in the spoken word arts today.
… a child’s realization that her families dreams of escaping poverty and moving off the island, lie entirely on her athletic abilities & prowess. Ultimately forces her to choose between the love for country or making her families dream come true.
COCONUT DREAMS
Street Scene Kingston Market
The market where exchange of good, food, services and most dire money is had. Representing the every day struggle.
Ocean Scene Jamaica Waterfront
Symbolic scene for the washing away of stresses in life and the reinventing of oneself.
Pigeon Scene Boa Banks
Metaphorical scene representing the freedom’s birds have to that which all people even those from the Garrison desire.
Futbol Scene Standpipe Field
Futbol field represents equal opportunity amongst all. The one chance through a lottery of talent to fight your way out.
We Are All WinnAH 