Gallery of West Indian Art

We Specialise In Haitian Art, Cuban Art, And Jamaican Art

The Gallery of West Indian Art was founded by Liz de Lisser many years ago and has steadily expanded its business of promoting Caribbean artists and Caribbean art ever since.  Today, the Gallery has two retail outlets in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and wholesales throughout the entire Caribbean, the United States and Continental Europe.  Here, because we couldn't say it any better ourselves, are excerpts from an article by Sharon Jaffe Dan which appeared in "Caribbean Travel and Life" magazine:
 

"The bright red, green, and yellow facade of the Gallery of West Indian Art only hints at the colourful contents within.Guarded by a heavy door that's opened only after visitors ring a buzzer, a lively collection of Caribbean art - including a zoo full of outrageously painted animal carvings - makes a visit to this Montego Bay shop a must.  Presiding over the menagerie is Liz de Lisser, an Englishwoman who moved to Jamaica with her husband in the 1950's.  de Lisser runs the gallery with help from two of her three grown daughters.  In addition to carvings, de Lisser's is brimming with Caribbean art and paintings by noted Caribbean artists, handmade pottery, tables and chairs.  Truly unique collectibles offer something for every personality."
 
 

"I used to be in the fashion business and would buy and hang paintings in my shop.  I went to Haiti on holiday and was asked by a friend to bring back a crocheted dress.  The contact for this was that grand old man of Haitian art, Issa.  He sent me in the "Issa machine", in those days the only minibus in Haiti, and bright red, to get the dress.  An English lady came along for the ride.  She was buying paintings for a Christmas exhibition in London.  I was fascinated and hastened back to Haiti to buy a small collection for my dress shop. Haiti was fabulous, mysterious, and the Oloffson Hotel, beautiful, decadent, and full of exciting people.  I went to Haiti as often as I could, and Issa and his children became great friends."

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