Garfield Williams

Flagstaff - October 30th, 2009

Garfield Williams, Potter from Cockpit Country region

Ceramic potter Garfield Williams studied at West Humber Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada, before returning to Jamaica in early 2000. Originally from Balaclava, St. Elizabeth, Williams began making drawings and sketches as early as he learned how to write. His creative influences include his mother, who studied art at Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts in Kingston, and the acclaimed Jamaican potter Phillip Supersad. According to Williams, art should have more prominence at early levels in schools, especially considering that it serves as a universal language for commenting on and commemorating national heritage and culture. His goal, moving forward, is to incorporate more Jamaican materials — for example clay and the calabash — into artistic mediums. Williams also plans to mentor youths and raise awareness of the possibilities that exist in the arts.

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Areas of Interest

The Cockpit Country is made up of several distinct communities, each of which offers a unique window onto Jamaican culture. Some of the main regions include, Accompong, Flagstaff, Windsor, Wait-A-Bit/Litchfield, and Sherwood Content. Many of these centers are located close to the Cockpit interior, while others can be reached via a 2-3 hour drive.