Prosper Pièrre-Louis 1947-1997
is a Haitian born in Bainet, near Jacmel.
One of the main contributors of the Saint Soleil art movement.
He was one of the Cinq Soleil (five Suns: Levoy Exil, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Dieuseul Paul, Denis Smith) art movement. These artists had branched out of the Saint Soleil movement. He died in 1997 of an asthma attack.
Édouard Duval-Carrié
1954 – Present
Édouard Duval-Carrié was born in Port-au-Prince. He studied at the Université de Montréal, McGill University and received a BA from Loyola College, later attending the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He currently lives in Miami as an active participant in the Haitian immigrant community.
His art strives to tell the story of Haitian culture, history, Vodou religion and the politics that have continually troubled the nation. His work often depicts the story of Haitian spirit and the intertwined caste struggle for justice.
His works have been exhibited in Europe and the Americas, including two public commissions in Miami, Florida.
Edouard Duval-Carrié
Mixed media
18 1/2" x 18 1/2"
Personal Collection