Choucoune
Date: 2024
From: Port-au-Prince
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions : 20 inches x 24 inches
Artist: Louis Saurel is a multi-talented Haitian painter who currently resides in the neighborhoods of Bourdon and Musseau, on the outskirts of Pétion-Ville. Now in his forties, Saurel has been immersed in art since childhood, growing up in a family of artists. Alongside his brother, who is also a painter, he discovered his passion for art at the age of twelve. After school at the Lycée, Saurel would visit the workshop of the renowned artist Jean René Jérôme, where he received mentorship and guidance that helped shape his artistic path. For Saurel, painting was never a necessity but a true calling.
Description :Drawing from the rich heritage of Haitian storytelling, "Choucoune" titled after the famous Oswald Durand poem, channels the essence of womanhood The exposed back is not just a symbol of sensuality but of resilience, echoing the enduring spirit of Haitian women who carry the weight of history, culture, and pride. In this minimalistic palette, Saurel invites viewers to his tribute to the quiet yet profound presence of Afro-Caribbean woman, forever rooted at the intersection of beauty, power, vulnerability and couurage.
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Date: 2024
From: Port-au-Prince
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions : 20 inches x 24 inches
Artist: Louis Saurel is a multi-talented Haitian painter who currently resides in the neighborhoods of Bourdon and Musseau, on the outskirts of Pétion-Ville. Now in his forties, Saurel has been immersed in art since childhood, growing up in a family of artists. Alongside his brother, who is also a painter, he discovered his passion for art at the age of twelve. After school at the Lycée, Saurel would visit the workshop of the renowned artist Jean René Jérôme, where he received mentorship and guidance that helped shape his artistic path. For Saurel, painting was never a necessity but a true calling.
Description :Drawing from the rich heritage of Haitian storytelling, "Choucoune" titled after the famous Oswald Durand poem, channels the essence of womanhood The exposed back is not just a symbol of sensuality but of resilience, echoing the enduring spirit of Haitian women who carry the weight of history, culture, and pride. In this minimalistic palette, Saurel invites viewers to his tribute to the quiet yet profound presence of Afro-Caribbean woman, forever rooted at the intersection of beauty, power, vulnerability and couurage.
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Date: 2024
From: Port-au-Prince
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions : 20 inches x 24 inches
Artist: Louis Saurel is a multi-talented Haitian painter who currently resides in the neighborhoods of Bourdon and Musseau, on the outskirts of Pétion-Ville. Now in his forties, Saurel has been immersed in art since childhood, growing up in a family of artists. Alongside his brother, who is also a painter, he discovered his passion for art at the age of twelve. After school at the Lycée, Saurel would visit the workshop of the renowned artist Jean René Jérôme, where he received mentorship and guidance that helped shape his artistic path. For Saurel, painting was never a necessity but a true calling.
Description :Drawing from the rich heritage of Haitian storytelling, "Choucoune" titled after the famous Oswald Durand poem, channels the essence of womanhood The exposed back is not just a symbol of sensuality but of resilience, echoing the enduring spirit of Haitian women who carry the weight of history, culture, and pride. In this minimalistic palette, Saurel invites viewers to his tribute to the quiet yet profound presence of Afro-Caribbean woman, forever rooted at the intersection of beauty, power, vulnerability and couurage.
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