Edna Manley

Edna Manley was a pioneering Jamaican artist and sculptor, renowned for her influence on Caribbean art. She played a key role in shaping Jamaica’s cultural identity through her powerful sculptures, lithographs, and paintings that often reflected social issues, history, and national pride. As an educator and cultural leader, she helped nurture local talent and promoted Jamaican arts internationally. Her work combines modernist techniques with deep cultural themes, making her an important figure in both Caribbean and global art history. Edna Manley's legacy endures as a symbol of creative expression and national empowerment.