Wilfred Limonious (1949 – 1999) was a

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artist. His career started to take off in the 1970s, with his art being published in various Jamaican newspapers. Also in the 1970s he started to work for

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. His first album artwork was for

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's '' Shoulder Move''. He has reportedly drawn over 300 album covers. His artwork established the style for these kinds of albums. In 2016, a book collecting his art, ''In Fine Style: The Dancehall Art of Wilfred Limonious'', was released. The book also features his artwork from various publications Various publications have released articles covering him, including ''

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''. This led to various exhibitions and art shows showcasing his works.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Limonious, Wilfred Jamaican artists 1949 births 1999 deaths