Haitian art is not limited to any single form but you will be surprised to find vivid forms of Haitian art. While some Haitian art styles follow regional themes there are many that emerge from daily life. The most common form of Haitian art is oil painting. However, in addition to oil painting other art forms such as metal work, wooden sculptures, paper craft, and leather work are highly popular. Haitian art masters use bright and vibrant colors to give their paintings a unique characteristics and luminescent like glow.
The Dream Landscape style of Haitian art
was originated in Jacmel which is the south east region of Haiti. These
paintings depict the nature and Landscape of the island and are often painted
using greens, blues, turquoise, purple and red.
The art Life style of Haitian art revolves
around daily life and everyday activities of the region. From weddings, to
festivals, celebrations, maternity and harvest scenes are depicted in beautiful
bright colored paintings.
The Mystic style of the art form has been influenced
from Voodoo religious belief. In this form, the goddess of love, Erzulie is
usually painted using green or blue color.
Lush paintings comprise the Animalist style
of the Haitian art. This style exemplifies catholic beliefs according to which
Garden of Eden existed during ancestral times. Hence intricate jungles along
with a host of animals are painted in this art form. Other work in this art
form depicts the Tower of Babel, Noah’s ark, Adam and Eve, etc.
The Cap Haitian art style is named after
the capital city of Haiti. Painting made in this style talks about the
political turmoil the country has faced for several generations and often
includes historic scenes and portraits.
With so many different forms and style of
Haitian art, having one of them at your home is like having a dream come true.
However, the good news is that you don’t need to visit Haiti to purchase an
original painting. With reliable online galleries like Nader Haitian Art
Gallery you can purchase it from anywhere and get it delivered right at your
door step. Each painting in this website comes with COA and biography of the
Haitian art master (if available). Visit www.naderhaitianart.com to have a look at the collection.
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