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Fretwork at Westgate, Montego Bay
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I’ve been photographing examples of fretwork in Jamaica’s architecture for several months now. My fascination with the art form goes back to my childhood and the house I grew up in.  Fretwork, similar to the one below, decorated the transoms – the space above the doors – and allowed air to flow freely through the house. Fretwork is ornamental work that is made up of three dimensional interlacing designs. It...