Date: 2025
From: Port-au-Prince
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions : 20 inches x 24 inches
Artist: Polyte Misseau is a Haitian painter from the small coastal village of Pestel, now residing in the slum of Jalousie of Pétion-Ville in the West Department. Recognizing early on that staying in his picturesque hometown would limit his opportunities for survival, Polyte made the difficult choice to leave Pestel on his twentieth birthday in search of better prospects in Port-au-Prince. From a young age, Polyte displayed a strong interest in drawing and painting. Upon arriving in the capital, he refined his craft by learning from experienced painters. In 2002, he completed his first painting—a fisherman on the beach—evoking the fond memories of his life in Pestel. As his artistic journey progressed, Polyte began developing a signature style, focusing on minimalist market scenes. His distinctive approach involves using just two colors—a background hue and a single color to outline merchants and their goods—creating a striking yet simple visual narrative.
Date: 2025
From: Port-au-Prince
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions : 20 inches x 24 inches
Artist: Polyte Misseau is a Haitian painter from the small coastal village of Pestel, now residing in the slum of Jalousie of Pétion-Ville in the West Department. Recognizing early on that staying in his picturesque hometown would limit his opportunities for survival, Polyte made the difficult choice to leave Pestel on his twentieth birthday in search of better prospects in Port-au-Prince. From a young age, Polyte displayed a strong interest in drawing and painting. Upon arriving in the capital, he refined his craft by learning from experienced painters. In 2002, he completed his first painting—a fisherman on the beach—evoking the fond memories of his life in Pestel. As his artistic journey progressed, Polyte began developing a signature style, focusing on minimalist market scenes. His distinctive approach involves using just two colors—a background hue and a single color to outline merchants and their goods—creating a striking yet simple visual narrative.
