Amy Laskin (Pennsylvania, USA 06/17/1955 -)
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Amy Laskin, born in Philadelphia and currently residing in the rural Blue Mountains of Jamaica, is celebrated for her captivating, lush landscapes. Her artworks, primarily oils on linen, feature undulating mountains and native flora, often depicted as mythical female entities in intricate floral compositions.
Amy earned her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the late 1970s and spent a decade in Chicago, exhibiting her work and teaching. Her journey to Jamaica began as a US Peace Corps Volunteer, where she was enchanted by the country’s tropical beauty, diverse ethnicity, and rich multicultural layers. After her contract ended, she chose to stay, drawn by the verdant landscapes and unusual plant forms, and set up her studio in the Blue Mountains.
Amy’s art career is marked by extensive exhibitions both in Jamaica and abroad. She is represented by several galleries in the Western Hemisphere, and OMSA Gallery in Fort Lauderdale is lucky to have her. Her prolific career has seen her through many solo exhibitions, group shows and art fairs nationally and in the islands.
Her accolades include a solo museum exhibition at the Berman Museum of Art in Collegeville, PA. Her artworks are part of permanent collections at the National Gallery of Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica, and the Phillip and Muriel Museum at Ursinus College.
Amy’s art is also in numerous private and corporate collections in the US and internationally, and has graced book covers and art magazines.
Amy’s distinctive style blends the visual influences of her Chicago years—surrealism, decorative abundance, and detailed artistry—with the natural beauty of her Jamaican environment, creating a unique and compelling body of work.
Amy earned her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the late 1970s and spent a decade in Chicago, exhibiting her work and teaching. Her journey to Jamaica began as a US Peace Corps Volunteer, where she was enchanted by the country’s tropical beauty, diverse ethnicity, and rich multicultural layers. After her contract ended, she chose to stay, drawn by the verdant landscapes and unusual plant forms, and set up her studio in the Blue Mountains.
Amy’s art career is marked by extensive exhibitions both in Jamaica and abroad. She is represented by several galleries in the Western Hemisphere, and OMSA Gallery in Fort Lauderdale is lucky to have her. Her prolific career has seen her through many solo exhibitions, group shows and art fairs nationally and in the islands.
Her accolades include a solo museum exhibition at the Berman Museum of Art in Collegeville, PA. Her artworks are part of permanent collections at the National Gallery of Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica, and the Phillip and Muriel Museum at Ursinus College.
Amy’s art is also in numerous private and corporate collections in the US and internationally, and has graced book covers and art magazines.
Amy’s distinctive style blends the visual influences of her Chicago years—surrealism, decorative abundance, and detailed artistry—with the natural beauty of her Jamaican environment, creating a unique and compelling body of work.
Exhibition
AMY LASKIN
United States
EDUCATION
1979 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
1977 Pennsylvania State University, PA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022
Natural Mystic, Clark Gallery, Lincoln, MA
2021
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2019
Come as You Are, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2018
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2017
Super Natural, French Embassy, Kingston, Jamaica
2013
Garden Goddess, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2011
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2007
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2002
Revisions, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1999
Beyond Boundaries, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1998
Next Steps, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1997
Why Not, Chelsea Gallery, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1996
Jamaican Earth, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1995
Imaginary Realizations, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1994
Double Visions, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1993
Jamaica Botanica, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1992
Jungle Series, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1991
Snap Out Of It, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1990
Spotlight/Tropical Paradise, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, PA
1989
Special Mysteries, Bolivar Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023
Female Figuratively, OMSA Gallery, Southwest Ranches, FL
2023
The Face of Us, The National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston Jamaica
2022
Group Exhibition with Gallery Artists, Clark Gallery, Lincoln, MA
2021
Art Miami, with Clark Gallery, Miami, FL
Market Art + Design, Bridge Hampton Museum, with Clark Gallery, MA., NY
Art on Paper, with Clark Gallery, MA., NY
Isolation Chronicles, online Juried exhibition by Sergio Gomez
The Beauty of Nature, (with catalogue) Bougie Art Gallery, online exhibition
How She Grows, Otrera Arts, online exhibition
2020
Select 5, Garvey Simon, New York City, NY (online)
Manic Botanic, Garvey/Simon Gallery with Blue Review Project Space
JCAST Art Fair Juried Show, Jersey City, NJ
2019
Toward New Ways, Copro Gallery with Hyperrealism Magazine, Santa Monica, CA
2018
Freshly Picked, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2017
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
2016
Armory 2016 NY, with Carl Hammer Gallery, IL., NY
Group Show with Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2015
Group Show with Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
Navy Pier group show with Gallery Artists. Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2013
Summer Group Show With Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2012
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
Summer Group Show with Gallery artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2011
The Real and the Imaginary, Mutual Life Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2010
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
Feminine Rising, Revolution Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2008
Color My Future, Island Art Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Journeys, Gallerie 128, Kingston, Jamaica
2007
Color My Mood, Island Art Gallery, Kingston Jamaica
Ten Contemporary Artist's Still lifes, Seaview Fine Arts, Kingston, Jamaica
2006
Portals and Portraits, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2005
Forward Visions Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2004
Paintings and Furniture, Art Effects Gallery Philadelphia, PA
Eight of the Great, Bolivar Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2003
Miniatures and Multiples, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2002
Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show, Philadelphia, PA
2001
Level the Vibe, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1999
Jamaica Blue Coffee Shop, Exhibition of Minitures, London, UK
1998
From Jamaica to Miami, Jorge Sori Gallery, Miami, Florida
1995
Whirlwinds, Bianco Gallery, New Hope, PA
1994
Juried Exhibition Woodmere Art Museum (awarded prize) Chesnut Hill, PA
1993
Black and Red, Stendahl Gallery, Soho, NY
1992
From Jamaica to Brooklyn, Salena Gallery, long Island University, NY
1991
Nothing Natural, Owen Patrick Gallery, Manayunck, PA
1990
Works By Women, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
Illumination Landscape, Chelsea Gallery Kingston Jamaica
1989
Annual National, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
1988
Annual National, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
1986
Juried Exhibition Hudson Valley Art Association, Hudson Valley, NY
1985
Juried Exhibition Hudson Valley Art Association, Hudson Valley, NY
Ten Folks at Hyde Park, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL
1984
Art Not Arms, W.P.A.Gallery of Art, Chicago, IL
1983
4/4 Juried exhibition of Illinois Artists A.R.C. Gallery of Art, Chicago, IL
100 Works 100 Artists, Paul Waggonner Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
1980
New Horizons, Chicago Public Library Cultural Center Gallery, Chicago, IL
1979
The Bradley Invitational Peoria, IL
1978
SAIC Graduate Student Exhibition, Indiana State University, Bloomington, IN
1976
Art76, Juried Exhibition, Altoona, PA
Shenango Valley Bicentennial Art show, Sharon, PA
Pennsylvania State University Exhibition Invitational, University Park, PA
Four Women, Kern Graduate Gallery State College, PA
FEATURES
2021
Visionary Art Collective, Directory artist
Interview: Art Feed Souls by Geraldine Khatchikian
Colossal: feature, interview and images
2020
Fantastical Figures, Feature: Create Magazine, October 6, 2020
2019
Provacative Patterns, Special Edition, Poets/Artists Magazine
2018
Issue #4, Hyperrealism Magazine, Article with images 6 pages
PUBLICATIONS
2023
Friend of the Artist, Volume 17
Golden Treasures, Second Edition of the Collection of Bank of Jamaica
2017
Island Contemporary Artists from Haiti and Jamaica, Luciano Benneton Collection Imago
Mundi, p. 268,269
2012
10 Days In Jamaica, Ifeona Fulani, Cover image
The Caribbean Writer, Volume 26 cover image
2011
Jamaican Art Then and Now, image p. 175
2001
The Garden Party, Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Bank of Jamaica, their
collection, p.99
COLLECTIONS
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville,PA.
The Bank of Jamaica permanent Collection
The Scotia Bank Jamaica, Permanent collection
Luciano Benneton Collection Imago Mundi
Prime Minister Michael Manley
Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derrick Lattibeaudiere
Jean Michel Despax, French Ambassador
Numerous Private Collections Internationally
United States
EDUCATION
1979 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
1977 Pennsylvania State University, PA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022
Natural Mystic, Clark Gallery, Lincoln, MA
2021
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2019
Come as You Are, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2018
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2017
Super Natural, French Embassy, Kingston, Jamaica
2013
Garden Goddess, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2011
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2007
Open Studio Exhibition, Breezy Tree, Guava Ridge, Jamaica
2002
Revisions, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1999
Beyond Boundaries, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1998
Next Steps, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1997
Why Not, Chelsea Gallery, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1996
Jamaican Earth, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1995
Imaginary Realizations, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1994
Double Visions, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1993
Jamaica Botanica, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1992
Jungle Series, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1991
Snap Out Of It, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1990
Spotlight/Tropical Paradise, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, PA
1989
Special Mysteries, Bolivar Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023
Female Figuratively, OMSA Gallery, Southwest Ranches, FL
2023
The Face of Us, The National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston Jamaica
2022
Group Exhibition with Gallery Artists, Clark Gallery, Lincoln, MA
2021
Art Miami, with Clark Gallery, Miami, FL
Market Art + Design, Bridge Hampton Museum, with Clark Gallery, MA., NY
Art on Paper, with Clark Gallery, MA., NY
Isolation Chronicles, online Juried exhibition by Sergio Gomez
The Beauty of Nature, (with catalogue) Bougie Art Gallery, online exhibition
How She Grows, Otrera Arts, online exhibition
2020
Select 5, Garvey Simon, New York City, NY (online)
Manic Botanic, Garvey/Simon Gallery with Blue Review Project Space
JCAST Art Fair Juried Show, Jersey City, NJ
2019
Toward New Ways, Copro Gallery with Hyperrealism Magazine, Santa Monica, CA
2018
Freshly Picked, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2017
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
2016
Armory 2016 NY, with Carl Hammer Gallery, IL., NY
Group Show with Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2015
Group Show with Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
Navy Pier group show with Gallery Artists. Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2013
Summer Group Show With Gallery Artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2012
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
Summer Group Show with Gallery artists, Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago, IL
2011
The Real and the Imaginary, Mutual Life Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2010
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Invited Artist, Kingston, Jamaica
Feminine Rising, Revolution Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2008
Color My Future, Island Art Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
Biennial, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Journeys, Gallerie 128, Kingston, Jamaica
2007
Color My Mood, Island Art Gallery, Kingston Jamaica
Ten Contemporary Artist's Still lifes, Seaview Fine Arts, Kingston, Jamaica
2006
Portals and Portraits, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2005
Forward Visions Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2004
Paintings and Furniture, Art Effects Gallery Philadelphia, PA
Eight of the Great, Bolivar Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2003
Miniatures and Multiples, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
2002
Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show, Philadelphia, PA
2001
Level the Vibe, Olympia Art Centre Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
1999
Jamaica Blue Coffee Shop, Exhibition of Minitures, London, UK
1998
From Jamaica to Miami, Jorge Sori Gallery, Miami, Florida
1995
Whirlwinds, Bianco Gallery, New Hope, PA
1994
Juried Exhibition Woodmere Art Museum (awarded prize) Chesnut Hill, PA
1993
Black and Red, Stendahl Gallery, Soho, NY
1992
From Jamaica to Brooklyn, Salena Gallery, long Island University, NY
1991
Nothing Natural, Owen Patrick Gallery, Manayunck, PA
1990
Works By Women, Chelsea Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica
Illumination Landscape, Chelsea Gallery Kingston Jamaica
1989
Annual National, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
1988
Annual National, National Gallery Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
1986
Juried Exhibition Hudson Valley Art Association, Hudson Valley, NY
1985
Juried Exhibition Hudson Valley Art Association, Hudson Valley, NY
Ten Folks at Hyde Park, Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL
1984
Art Not Arms, W.P.A.Gallery of Art, Chicago, IL
1983
4/4 Juried exhibition of Illinois Artists A.R.C. Gallery of Art, Chicago, IL
100 Works 100 Artists, Paul Waggonner Art Gallery, Chicago, IL
1980
New Horizons, Chicago Public Library Cultural Center Gallery, Chicago, IL
1979
The Bradley Invitational Peoria, IL
1978
SAIC Graduate Student Exhibition, Indiana State University, Bloomington, IN
1976
Art76, Juried Exhibition, Altoona, PA
Shenango Valley Bicentennial Art show, Sharon, PA
Pennsylvania State University Exhibition Invitational, University Park, PA
Four Women, Kern Graduate Gallery State College, PA
FEATURES
2021
Visionary Art Collective, Directory artist
Interview: Art Feed Souls by Geraldine Khatchikian
Colossal: feature, interview and images
2020
Fantastical Figures, Feature: Create Magazine, October 6, 2020
2019
Provacative Patterns, Special Edition, Poets/Artists Magazine
2018
Issue #4, Hyperrealism Magazine, Article with images 6 pages
PUBLICATIONS
2023
Friend of the Artist, Volume 17
Golden Treasures, Second Edition of the Collection of Bank of Jamaica
2017
Island Contemporary Artists from Haiti and Jamaica, Luciano Benneton Collection Imago
Mundi, p. 268,269
2012
10 Days In Jamaica, Ifeona Fulani, Cover image
The Caribbean Writer, Volume 26 cover image
2011
Jamaican Art Then and Now, image p. 175
2001
The Garden Party, Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Bank of Jamaica, their
collection, p.99
COLLECTIONS
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville,PA.
The Bank of Jamaica permanent Collection
The Scotia Bank Jamaica, Permanent collection
Luciano Benneton Collection Imago Mundi
Prime Minister Michael Manley
Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derrick Lattibeaudiere
Jean Michel Despax, French Ambassador
Numerous Private Collections Internationally
Work Selection
Dry Season
Grand Palm
Statice