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Deon Simone | |
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 Deon Simone, Jamaican artist and creative entrepreneur, posing in front of one of her murals in Kingston, Jamaica, 2024 | |
| Born | June 1, 1995 Trelawny, Jamaica |
| Occupations | Artist, Creative Director |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Murals, Street Art, Caribalent |
| Notable work |
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| Awards | Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture (2020) |
Deon Simone is a Jamaican artist and creative entrepreneur, known for her murals, public art projects, and cultural advocacy. She is the founder of Caribalent, an organization that amplifies Caribbean art and artists, and the Creative Director of Deon Simone Ltd..
Early life
[edit]Simone was born in Trelawny, Jamaica, and grew up in Duncans, where she developed an early interest in drawing and painting.[1]
Career
[edit]Simone has been active in Jamaica’s public art scene since the mid-2010s. She has produced numerous murals in collaboration with community and cultural initiatives, including Kingston Creative’s “Paint the City” project.
Notable works include:
- *We Are Jamaicans* – a mural in Kingston, Jamaica, where Simone served as lead artist.[2]
- *Oldies Dance Vibe & Rae Town – The Fishing Village* – a community mural completed in January 2020.[3]
- *Dung A Town* – a mural featured in Downtown Kingston’s “One Downtown” public art initiative.[4]
Additional projects and installations:
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Simone founded Caribalent in 2020, a platform aimed at promoting and amplifying Caribbean artists and their work.
Awards and recognition
[edit]- **Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture (2020).**[5]
Media appearances
[edit]- **Clive Myrie’s *My Caribbean Adventure* (BBC One), Episode 3: Downtown – Jamaica (2024).** Simone was the featured mural artist interviewed by Clive Myrie, discussing Kingston Creative, her contributions to the “One Downtown” initiative, and her mural *Dung A Town*.[6]
External links
[edit]- [Official website](https://www.deonsimone.com)
References
[edit]- ^ "Art It Is with Deon Simone". The Gleaner / Flair. 2 December 2019.
- ^ "We are Jamaicans - Kingston Creative".
- ^ "Oldies Dance Vibe & Rae Town".
- ^ "New Murals Fuel Downtown Kingston Arts Renaissance". Jamaica Observer. 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Prime Minister Andrew Holness awards thirty youth for excellence in ten categories". Sleek Jamaica. 2020.
- ^ "Clive Myrie's My Caribbean Adventure – Downtown: Jamaica (Episode 3)". BBC. 29 May 2024.
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