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Joavan Puran Artist

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From the production of the recently screened movie Possession. Filmed in the UK and Jamaica. The film based on the story of Claudia realizing she own property in Jamaica and had to go contest it 🤣, seriously though, this was a spectacular production and a wonderful addition to the Caribbean Film Industry from the genius director @stormsaulter always a pleasure working with you bro. Congrats on a great production paving the way for the Caribbean film industry. I worked in the art department as usual, doing scenic aging, painting and sometimes special effects. We continue posting bits and pieces from the production. Hope you like the progression of my art from the seaside to the biggest stages on the planet. Please follow watch the film. It would be a regrettable waste not to. by @joavanpuran

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For the past 24 years I know Pappa skull, we dont pretend, EVER, the greatest performer, greatest influencer, youngest INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR, the greatest person I know for so long consistent in your work and keep motivating me to do tingz!!! More life and happy earth strong my bro @popcaanmusic one and only OG, Nana, di realest to do it. One unruly state. We been here the night before day one. Memba good!!!! by @joavanpuran

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Wonderful day @bayviewecoresortspa with our friends from MOMA. Thanks to the staff @alligatorheadfoundation and big thanks to @kaysenyah Assiatant director, international program, Inés Katzenstein, curator of Latin American Art, Thomas Jean Lax, curator, dept of Media and Performance, Smooth Nzewi The Stephen and Lisa Tananbaum curator, Dept of Painting and Sculpture, Tiana Webb Evans, founder at Jamaica Art Society. Truly an honor to be considered by the greats in the art world. Show some love for the new things in the pipeline upcoming. It’s almost ready people!!! by @joavanpuran

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In progress same way. The ultimate gathering for the sake of humanity. The true government of the world is no longer in the constructs of parliament directing the affairs of nations. These methods by which the state is governed must be revisited with the human community at the forefront. After the collapse of international justice and the failures of the United Nations, we urge everyone to seek liberation from suffering caused by mankind. The origins of the Ethiopian 88books focused on inner transformation other than a religious spectacle. The ultimate Liberation from all states of evil, violence, anger, greed, rivalry and hatred are only some of the factors that todays government can’t help you with, and yet we are told these are the mandates to have fulfilled. Do not make the benefits of inner transformation flee from you as these unfolding an are not one time events, but a gradual transforming g of yourself into your greatest manifestation. by @joavanpuran

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As a youngster going to school I used to love ART 🖼️
and ended up doing electrical engineering instead

ART NEVER LEFT ME!!! I HAVE A PASSION FOR ART
MY NEXT SINGLE IS TITLED ‘DIFFERENT TYPE A DAY ‘THE COVER ART SKETCHED BY @joavanpuran I SHARED MY VISION AND HE BROUGHT IT TO LIFE AND NOW ITS A ‘DIFFERENT TYPE A DAY’

CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PROJECT 🔥 🖼️ by @joavanpuran

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People. If the algorithm allows you to see this. Respect. Keep supporting real art and artists. We still holding the order. Doing the right thing. No matter what’s going on in the world. Your collective consciousness is what is at stake. The world will undergo a major change this year. Be aware. Be prepared. by @joavanpuran

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Stage design with painted columns for the @bobmarleymuseum annual celebrations. Always remember the early days in the city, thankful for the bragga and Georgie, me real general dem, small story, georgie was very close to bob, said to be one of the only persons who could cook and offer to the gong, if you know Georgie, you know he don’t like to be seen or spoken to, one morning when I was working at the museum in 2009, Georgie ask me to pass the take for him one morning, Georgie don’t talk to people so you know that was a big deal 🤣. by @joavanpuran

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In progress, ‘Ambivalence’ 14x36 oil on canvas, taken from the new series, “island odyssey” 2026. The painting depicts duality through the mirrored composition of a man holding a knife, a rum cup and another figure with a cane or stick for protection set against bold geometric backgrounds of black, purple, and cream. The figure is shown upright and inverted, suggesting two opposing states or perspectives—perhaps the balance between anger and offensive (knife) and guidance or struggle (cane). The contrasting colors and reflective positioning emphasize the interplay of light and shadow, life and reflection, or cultural expression and personal journey, highlighting the theme of duality in Jamaican cultural consciousness. Weh yuh tink??? Comment and let me know your views on this. Please share as the algorithm working against me 😂. by @joavanpuran

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New works in progress 2026, Shakti, acrylic on canvas, 36x48. by @joavanpuran

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Did Indian culture really play a part in shaping Rastafari?
Cultural researcher @joavanpuran breaks it down. From shared roots of ital food and vegetarian living to the echoes of karma, meditation, and language brought by Indian indentured workers to Jamaica.

A deep reflection on how two ancient worlds met to form one global movement of peace, livity, and consciousness.

🎥 from the “I Never Knew TV” Podcast.

Stay close family, Phase 1 lineup reveal starts tomorrow 👀

#GoaSunsplash #Rastafari #IndianCulture #ReggaeHistory #ConsciousMusic #SoundSystemCulture #IndiaToJamaica taken in India by @joavanpuran

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