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 David Pinto is one of Jamaica’s leading ceramic artists . Born and raised in Jamaica he studied at the prestigious American art school, The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He refined his technical and aesthetic skills in New York City for a number of years before returning home via Japan. Pinto has created a well-equipped modern studio on the Good Hope Estate, nestled on the edge of the mysterious cockpit country. First settled in the 1740’s, Good Hope was a thriving sugar plantation and is located 15 minutes up into the hills above the Georgian town of Falmouth [between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios]. The studio is designed to welcome world renowned artists and the students they attract. Facilities include 5 kilns- an anagamma style wood kiln, crossdraft soda kiln, down draft gas reduction kiln and two electric kilns - and an abundance of tables, wheels, air and space for creation! David Pinto enjoys creating one of kind vessels and sculptures while the studio produces a range of functional pottery for sale on location, at select stores, gallerys, and for local hotels and villas. Pinto teaches weekly local classes and international workshops in April and November. He has taught a number of workshops at the Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snomass Village, Colorado and other locations in the US. Pinto works in series with his effusive energy bubbling spontaneously into vibrant form and texture in the moist clay. "For me, the natural glaze surfaces from my wood and soda kilns are the perfect compliment to the way I manipulate clay." His work is part of the permanent collection of The National Gallery of Jamaica and numerous private collections in Japan, the United States and Jamaica. Work is available on line, in select stores, galleries or at his studio at Good Hope. The Studio and gallery, open 8-4 Mon to Fri or by appointment. (876) 886-2866 |