Moon Author's Review
At the Jamaica Palace Hotel (tel. 876/993-7720, 7 a.m.9 p.m daily), the late Sigi Fahmi established a large collection of Ken Abendana Spencer paintings for sale. A Portland native, the late Ken Spencer was one of the most prolific artists in the country’s history. He captured scenes from Jamaican life with quick, effortless strokes that allowed him to sell his paintings very cheaply and distribute them widely, becoming well recognized. The hotel lobby, while far from inviting, is filled with kitsch art by the late owner. Other artists whose work is represented at the hotel include John Campbell and Ann-Marie Korti. A walk around the hotel is a real trip.
