Moko Jumbie Canvas Print

Moko is a derivation of the god "Moko" from the West African tradition. The term "jumbie" or ghost was added by the freed slaves. The Moko Jumbie was thought to be a protector of the village. It is a stylized African masquerade mounted on sticks. The stilt walker plays on stilts 10 to 12 feet high. His costume consists is sometimes a brightly coloured skirt or pants, jacket and elaborate hat. (Framed, oil on canvas, 2009)

ARTIST BIO Jennylynd James discovered a hidden talent for drawing and painting while working as an entrepreneur in the Republic of Ireland. Her artsy flair in running a food business took an interesting turn when in an amateur art class the artist instructor found she excelled in portraiture and sketching. She uses the vivid colours of her heritage to influence her work. Jennylynd now lives in Bloor West Village, Toronto where she has embraced self expression in art as a new lifestyle. Her artwork is held in collections in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. ARTIST STATEMENT I draw inspiration from old photographs, videos, travel, and attending events. These photographs and postcards are used as a...