Claude Dambreville

1934 – 2021

 

Born in Port-au-Prince, Dambreville was a young man of many talents, running a local radio station while submitting satirical articles and original comics to a weekly Haitian newspaper in his spare time. He studied at the Centre d’Arte in Port-au-Prince while taking correspondence courses from the ABC School of Paris, later attending L’Atelier school where he studied as a full-time artist. He eventually married the daughter of one of his teachers, Haitian artist Pétion Savain.

His painting style is most recognized by his portrayal of Haitian market women and his bold, minimalistic use of color combined with soft modeling brush work and strong light interplay. 

“I take my inspiration from the popular and rustic life of Haiti, In my opinion, it’s the only way to identify myself as a Haitian Painter”

His work is exhibited internationally including the Waterloo Center for the Arts.