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THE WATSON DYNASTY


Basil Watson
12 ft statue "Martin Luther King" 2021, Atlanta, on the very street that bears his name.

Raymond Watson
"First Child" 1998 - The first black man to have a public sculpture in London.

Barrington Watson
The first black man to go to the royal college of art.

Kai Watson
Son of Basil Watson.

David Begbie, Steelmesh Sculptures
British artist David Begbie

"Beneath Jamaica’s exotic image of sunshine and music there exists an underlying cultural heritage of artistic expression and one which is an integral component of the country’s deep-rooted sense of identity.

Within Jamaica’s creative community there is a real sense of seriousness and commitment which is certainly of significance as exemplified by the prolific WATSON FAMILY. The Watsons are an artistic dynasty that spans three generations, which is rare enough. It is of particular interest and significance when this happens in a country the size of Jamaica and says much about the culture in which the dynasty has evolved.
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DAVID BEGBIE – Sculptor, BA (hons), HDFA Slade, MRSS


Watch the video 'Martin Luther King' 2021

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A new monument of #MartinLutherKing​ in Atlanta – on the very street that bears his name. The 12-foot statue of #MLK​ was created by artist Basil Watson