Art for Life
In an ongoing effort to help Haitian artists sell their paintings and to raise funds to further help more Haitians, Myriam has brought back more paintings for sale. The artists are hurting as fewer tourists are making it to Cap Haitien and most are not visiting the tourist market near the boardwalk. Most aid workers that are passing through buy only from the hotel gift shops. This is unfortunate as the Cap Haitien market is a pleasant walk and a wonderful opportunity to chat with local artists.
All these paintings are in excellent shape and have been gessoed prior to painting. The canvas materials vary in color, texture and quality, but all appear to be durable. Care has been taken to allow them to acclimate slowly to the temperature and humidity difference. They were all removed from their stretch frames to facilitate transportation and to better protect the paintings.
The money from the sale of these paintings goes to support agricultural projects in Haiti. All of these projects are chosen because they have a high impact value now and in the future. All are directed toward food production and/ or income generation for small producers. Most producers use their first money earned to put their children in school.
So you buy a painting that I bought from an artist. The money goes into an income generating food producing project which buys materials and pays teachers in Haiti. The beneficiary of the project then produces food and money for his family and his kids go to school. That is like 6 levels of paying it forward and you have the souvenir forever which will likely gain in value over time. Wow!
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Indigenous Art
These paintings are all done by Peckham. They are done in the style that evolved from the indigenous people of Hispaniola. Each of the symbols represents something important to the life these nearly extinct people. The symbols are of the anole lizard, the sun, fish, swords, men, women, the Christian cross, games, flowers and few that I am not sure of yet.
These paintings measure 12”X 29.5” and make a nice set.
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Feminine Spirituality
This acrylic on canvas measures 29.5” X 39.5”.
It represents the Haitian feminine psyche. Behind this beautiful Haitian woman is a traditional voodoo drum and lamp. The water jug on the left is spilled slightly at night in offering, inviting the feminine spirit to enter her dreams. This painting has a powerful presence.
The artist is St. Louis
This painting sells for $ 400.00 plus tax and shipping
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Street Scene
This acrylic on canvas painting is done by Stivenson, the same artist as Tiso Shop. It measures 24” X 20” and represents a typical street scene in a small town. The soda vendor, the pregnant woman and the man carrying a basket are all part of daily life.
This painting sells for $ 150.00 plus tax and shipping
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By the Banks of the River
This oil on canvas measures 20” X 29.5”
It is done in an impressionist style and is heavily textured and is very unusual for Haiti. It is my personal favorite as is speaks very realistically of Haitian life in many ways. The scene is very typical of rural life. The people farm land that is rocky with little soil and as near water as possible. The few remaining trees are scrubby yet colorful. The canvas too speaks of the realities faced by the Haitian artists who have very limited resources. This canvas has a long tear that was well stitched together prior to painting. It is well camouflaged under the central branch of the tree and probably inspired the artist to use more texture.
The artist is D.Blaise
This painting sells for $ 250.00 plus tax and shipping
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Laundry Day 1 *SOLD*
This acrylic is painted on a heavy white denim canvas and measures 10 ¼” x 8 ¼”. It is stretched on a wooden frame. It depicts laundry washing in a small village on a river. The clothes are laid out on the ground by the river to dry. It is painted by Benoit of Cal Haitien This Painting sells for $45.00 plus tax and shipping
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Laundry day 2 *SOLD*
This acrylic is painted on a beige cotton canvas and measures 10 ¼” x 8 ¼”.
It is stretched on a wooden frame. It depicts laundry washing in a small village on a river. The clothes are laid out on the ground by the river to dry. It is painted by Benoit of Cal Haitien
This Painting sells for $45.00 plus tax and shipping
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Benoit in his shop in Cap Haitien 2009
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Walker's Laundry Day
This Acrylic on a painter’s canvas measures 10” x 7 ¾” and is stretched on a wooden frame.
This scene depicts women washing laundry in the village river.
The artist is Walker.
This painting sells for $45.00 plus tax and shipping
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After A Long Day
This acrylic on canvas is stretched on a wooden frame and measures 10” x 7 ¾”
It depicts villagers returning home after a long day working in the fields of bringing goods back from market.
The artist is Walker
This painting sells for $45.00 plus tax and shipping
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Early Morning Rush Hour
This acrylic on canvas measures 8” x 20”.
It depicts the villagers leaving for the fields or markets in the early morning.
The artist is Walker.
This pa inting sells for $75.00 plus tax and shipping
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Village Mornings
This acrylic is painted on what was likely a tablecloth. It has been guesoed and measures 20” x 8 ½”.
It depicts an early morning scene in a village. The houses in this village are both corrugated tin and thatch which suggests that is very rural. Not many houses are thatched anymore.
The artist is Jeanol Willy.
This Painting sells for $75.00 plus tax and shipping
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A Child's Life
This acrylic is painted on a fine cotton fabric and has been guseoed. It measures 24” x 20”.
It depicts a rural child’s reality of play and chores. One child is jumping rope while another strolls by. One is bringing a horse back from the watering hole and another girl is bringing home a large papaya.
The artist is Barnes.
This Painting sells for $150.00 plus tax and shipping
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Feminine energy
This acrylic on canvas measures 40” x 30 ¼”. This photo does not depict the colors well.
It is a vibrant rendition of the Haitian feminine. The fish woman represents the female psyche and feminine energy. The man in the picture is Locken, the artist.
This painting sells for $300.00 plus tax and shipping
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Story time *SOLD*
This acrylic on canvas measures 29 ¼” x 11 ½”. I personally like this artist’s style, use of color and typical village settings. His use of color gives a very realistic feel of village tranquility. It contrasts with the brighter colors and idealized settings of traditional island art. This scene shows a family sharing stories in the shade of the tree behind a typical village home of 2-3 rooms.
The artist is Charles Kenand
This painting sells for $125.00 plus tax and shipping
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Story time *SOLD*
This acrylic on canvas measures 12” x 29 ¾ “. I personally like this piece as it gives a very realistic feel of village tranquility. There is something crèche like about it. This scene shows a small village market.
The artist is Charles Kenand
This painting sells for $125.00 plus tax and shipping
Yves’ Paintings
The following paintings are available from Yves Gourdet.
You make contact him at yves@haiticoffee.com
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By The Sea
This painting is Oil on board and is beautifully framed. It measures 41” x 29”
The artist is Louis
This painting sells for $400.00. The proceeds for this painting will pay for a child’s school tuition in L’Azile in Southern Haiti.
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A River Runs Trhough It
This painting is Oil on board and is beautifully framed. It measures 41” x 29”
It represents the importance of a water source in creating a village
The artist is Claude
This painting sells for $400.00. The proceeds for this painting will pay for a child’s school tuition in L’Azile in Southern Haiti
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River Valley
This painting is Oil on board and is beautifully framed. It measures 41” x 29”
The signature is unfortunately covered by the frame
This painting sells for $400.00. The proceeds for this painting will pay for a child’s school tuition in L’Azile in Southern Haiti.
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The Wedding
This painting is Oil on board and is framed. It measures approx. 24”x 18”
It was painted by well known artist Rony Leonidas
http://www.indigoarts.com/gallery_haiti_leonidas2.html
This painting sells for $800.00. The proceeds for this painting will pay for a child’s school tuition in L’Azile in Southern Haiti.
For more information please contact
Myriam Kaplan-Pasternak DVM
myriamsemail@gmail.com
707/953-0980
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