Supporting Haitian Female Artists: Where to Find and Buy Their Work
Haitian art is well known for its rich history and deep cultural significance. Female Haitian artists, in particular, have made significant contributions. Their creations offer unique perspectives and storytelling. Supporting these artists preserves Haiti's cultural heritage and empowers the women who continue to shape its artistic domain.
Let's explore some of the notable artworks by these female artists and learn more about them:
Discovering Haitian Female Artists
Haitian female artists use various mediums, such as acrylic, oil, mixed media, ink, and watercolor, to depict Haitian culture and history. Their artworks provide broad perspectives, styles, genres, and colors, reflecting different segments of life on the island.
Where to Find and Purchase Their Work?
One notable venue that celebrates and sells artworks by Haitian female artists is the Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery. The gallery is honored to present a wonderful collection of Haitian art paintings created explicitly by female artists.
As you explore their collection, you can learn more about each artist. If you find an artist you particularly enjoy, check out our artist page to see their Haitian artwork available exclusively through the gallery.
A Few Notable Artworks by Haitian Female Artists:
1. Marie Claude Latortue
Marie Claude Latortue is a Haitian artist born in April 1946 in the Valley of Jacmel. She started painting in 1969 under the guidance of her husband, the well-known artist Philton Latortue. In 1971, she joined the Centre d'Art, a famous place for Haitian artists to learn and share their work.
She is known for her colorful and detailed paintings that show beautiful landscapes, everyday life in the countryside, voodoo ceremonies, and jungle scenes. She paints in a primitive style, which means her artwork has a simple and traditional look, full of rich colors and cultural stories
2. Genevieve Lahens Esper
Genevieve Lahens Esper, or IRIS, is a modern Haitian artist born in 1959 in Port-au-Prince. She studied architecture at L’École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, which influenced her unique style. Her paintings blend geometric patterns, folk art symbols, and bold Haitian colors, usually resembling Byzantine and medieval art.
Inspired by Haiti's rich culture, she creates artwork resembling Egyptian bas-reliefs. She has exhibited her work in Haiti, France, and the United States, including at the United Nations and major art shows in New York and Florida. Despite Haiti's challenges, she finds and expresses its beauty and joy in her art.
3. Luce Turnier
Luce Turnier, born in 1924, was a famous Haitian artist known for her unique portraits and collages. She joined the Art Center in 1945 and held her first exhibition in 1946. Over the years, Luce received several scholarships and exhibited her work in different countries, including Germany and Haiti. Influenced by her second husband, French painter Christian Lemesle, she explored new artistic techniques and developed her style.
In 1967, Luce Turnier became interested in college, which added a new dimension to her work. After returning to Haiti in 1972, she gained international recognition. Her portraits are admired for capturing the spirit of the Haitian people, and her art celebrates the beauty of tropical nature.
4. Michèle Manuel
Michèle Manuel was a Haitian artist born in 1935 in Port-au-Prince. She studied art in Puerto Rico and the United States before exhibiting her work in Haiti, the U.S., and the Dominican Republic from 1970 to 1978. One of her paintings, The Market, was chosen to be featured on a Haitian postage stamp in 1981.
5. Raymonde Talleyrand
Raymonde Talleyrand is a Haitian-American artist born in 1942. Her paintings have been sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Haiti. She specialized in "Decorative Painting," working on paper, fabric, glass, and leather, which allowed her to work as a home decorator.
As a member of the Wellington Art Society, she shares her talents with the community while creating portraits, florals, figurines, and landscapes. Her art is known for its versatility, rich details, and intense use of light and shadow.
Celebrating Haitian Women Through Art
The Myriam Nader Art Gallery takes pride in celebrating Haitian women with an incredible selection of paintings. Each artist depicts a different part of Haitian culture and history, allowing you to enjoy different perspectives, styles, and genres.
By exploring our gallery and supporting Haitian female artists, you can acquire beautiful artwork and help sustain this oldest form of art.
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