Shediene Fletcher

B. - Jamaica

Shediene Fletcher, born in Manchester, Jamaica, is a mixed media artist who studied at the Edna Manley college of the Visual and Performing Arts. She is recognized for her creative use of materials, including animal skin , bones and wax. Although not primarily focused on portraiture, Fletcher incorporates portraits into her works on wax and goat skin, creating a unique fusion of organic textures and human expressions. Her work bridges traditional craft and contemporary art , exploring interaction between materiality and identity. Her works have been featured in the Jamaica Biennial at the National Gallery of Jamaica, …” And I resume the struggle“ at the Olympia Gallery Jamaica and Suzie Wong presents Artsy show Emerging contemporary: Jamaica online exhibition to name a few.


Artist statement

I find myself doing portraits time and time again, maybe it’s the exploration of self or the
uncertainty I feel towards the people around me. Portraits are a natural way for me to process and express these complex feelings. I am not just capturing faces, I am exploring
identity,connection and the dynamics of trust and perception. I feel like portraits are a part of my journey, the language for expressing my thoughts and emotions. Examining not just the external appearance of people, but the internal emotions of
myself and those I observe. I am not sure what emotion I want to evoke from the viewer, allowing them to project their own emotions and perceptions serving as a window for personal dialogue drawing the viewer into a shared moment of self analysis.