Testimonials

  • "I bought a beautiful landscape photograph of Coomenole Beach during a storm taken by Burnel. I look at it every day. It is one of my most treasured possessions. It is absolutely out of this world and captures the stunning wildness and magnificence of the coastline.

    Dervla Cunningham, Dublin, Ireland

  • “Marina Burnel is a creative artist whose artwork captures the cultural context in Jamaica. Her use of texture and color adds a layer of richness to the composition. I just love the spiritual depth that radiates from each piece that I have displayed in my villa. Her ability to capture the human interaction of the subject is captivating”.

    Susan Anderson, Boston. USA

  • “In Jamaica my husband first saw ‘Yammy’, a portrait of a man with soulful and understanding eyes that searched out for you from every angle of the room. Yammy had a story to tell and we wanted to know everything about him. My husband could not look away. Back in the States, the hotel gave me the artist's name and that is how I met the talented, inspiring and amazing human Marina Burnel. I purchased her art on zinc for my husband for his birthday. That night surrounded by friends and family, he opened his artwork and cried. Marina's art is breathtaking and inspiring. I am in awe of her, her artwork, her compassion and her friendship.”

    Mary Cascone, California, USA

  • “I have never come across an artist quite like Burnel. Her talent is her exquisite gift to capture a person’s soul and individuality. Her portraiture work on zinc is magical and looks amazing on my wall and I am captivated by it”.

    Anna Melville, Kingston, Jamaica

  • “I am more than happy to support Marina Burnel’s work after she first exhibited in the Embassy in 2017. Burnel is always evolving; she allows - through the image, the emergence of the ‘real from the ordinary’, and in challenging her own artistry she ventures into the abstract with blurred, ecstatic faces peering behind casted shadows.”

    Olivier Guyonvarch, The Embassy of France, Jamaica

  • "The work Marina has created while living in Jamaica reflects a visceral reality of humanity and acceptance. You'll notice the beauty in the tarnished textures she uses to tell the stories of the often unseen."

    Acquille Dunkley, Jamaica

  • "Hypnotising — as with every Marina Burnel piece, it reaches your core.

    The perfection of her lens lies in its ability to reflect raw emotion, to bring characters almost fully to life, and to tell addictive stories that leave you craving more.

    Timeless, layered, fluid — her art is both dazzling and empowering."

    Bianca Tranfadir, Texas. USA

  • "Marina takes beautiful photographs of people and landscapes in Jamaica.

    When the photo is impressed on salvaged zinc, a material synonymous with struggle in Jamaica, it becomes a more poignant reminder of sacrifice.

    She immerses herself in her work, creating art that is real, thought-provoking, and beautiful."

    Niall Savage, Ireland

  • "Working with repurpose material as canvas, Marina Burnel creates breathtaking art.

    By breathing new life into forgotten material, each of her piece is a glimpse into the depth of the human spirit. Each piece is a testament of her skill in capturing the nuance, from the subtle expressions to vibrant gestures of every day life.

    Marina’s art not only inspire awe but also says something about our relationship with the sometimes discarded and the absolute beauty in human living."

    Shirley Salmon Davis, Jamaica

  • "Marina Burnel’s works fits in beautifully at our house and we are honoured to own and enjoy them and share with others. She so beautifully captures the people of Jamaica and the land. People ask me why i fell in love with Jamaica . Now I have an easy answer. Just point them to Burnel’s pieces."

    Neal Leonard, Art collector