she is by my side every day
and the dignified posture of the central figures—making the work a striking tribute to Haiti’s cultural and political legacy
This original 20"x16" acrylic on canvas by Jean-René Jérôme (Haitian
and at the French Institute of Haiti in 1972
The painting reflects both cultural pride and artistic sophistication
Andre Pierre (1914-2005) 24"x36" Ceremony by the River c1970 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #2YN 27" h x 16"w x 7"d she is by my sideThis masterful oil on canvas by Haitian artist Andr Pierre (19142005) portrays a sacred Vodou ritual by the river, where devotees gather under intertwining tree roots to offer food, drink, and prayers to the spirits. Painted circa the 1970s, the work glows with mystical energy, vivid color, and intricate symbolism. Pierre, one of Haitis most celebrated painters and a devoted Vodou priest, transformed spiritual devotion into transcendent visual form.