Gullah Images

"Many of Green's subjects—weddings, funerals, cooking, storytelling—possess a timeless quality, but there are other more contemporary scenes, too, including a blues singer and a group of sunbathers. Whatever their subject, Green's paintings are marked by a richness of tone and spirit and an energy that reaches out from the canvas."—Booklist

"Vibrantly colorful figures burst off the page with Caribbean-like flair. Time and again Green captures scenes that attest not only to his considerable talent but also to the spirit of the Gullah people who have turned the trials of survival into a cultural celebration."—Southern Living

"Brilliantly hued, Green's paintings possess a marvelous vitality and accessibility. The sky, the water, the green grass of these coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia seem almost alive."—Gannett News Service

"Artist Jonathan Green's profound respect for his roots and his people is eloquently revealed in his work, intimate glimpses into a lifestyle that has almost disappeared . There are 180 paintings reproduced in the book, all in clor, and covering the period from 1985 to 1995. The first few paintings are wonderfully simple and uncluttered, yet vividly show the artist's remarkable talent. Many of the rest of the plates are much more detailed, with complex compositional arrangements."—Post and Courier