Buff Bay 

Barrington Watson painted 'Buff Bay' as a personal reflection on Jamaican identity and landscape. Watson was working at a time when post-colonial Jamaica sought to define its own cultural and national identity. The painting depicts a quiet scene with a church surrounded by palm trees. This juxtaposition of the church, a symbol of colonial influence, with the lush, tropical landscape, speaks to the complex layering of Jamaican history. Watson often explored themes of race, class, and cultural heritage in his work, and here he seems to contemplate the legacy of colonialism and its intersection with Jamaican culture. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility, yet it also hints at underlying tensions between tradition and change. Watson invites us to reflect on the ways in which history shapes our sense of place and belonging, and how we negotiate our identities within a landscape marked by both beauty and historical weight.