Haiti Art

Haiti Art


 

Haiti is a state in Caribbean sea, lying on Haiti Island in company with Dominican Republic. It isthird biggest country in Caribbic after Cuba and Dominican Republic. This island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The population at this time reaches to 400 000. There are over 10 milion people living on the island today.
 
Haiti is the most neccesitous country in South America. Estimated number of people living under the poverty line is about 80%. Most haitans live on 2 dollars or less per day. Haiti is duly hit by various natural disasters. The biggest was an earthquake in 2010, which brought 316 000 victims and 1,6 milion haitans lost the roof above their heads. Many famous people like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, Paris Hilton, Ben Stiller already provided some humanitary help. Brad and Angelina donated 1 milion dollars.
 
The art is one of a few ways how to ease peoples lifes after this disaster. After the earthquake people carry on their rich artistic tradition. Haitan art is based on african, french, catholic and native culture.
 
Haiti Art

Haiti Art


 

Many artists visits famous Haitan schools as: the Jacmel School or Saint Soleil School. Talented native artists however don't have the opportunity to study, so they paint their work on streets. These paintings plots their lives, desperation, poverty, but also hope. They are painter on a canvas by hand. According to financial possibilities of these artist, their work can't be compared with work of european artists.
 
Our goal is to back up economic situation in this country by buying and selling paintings made by artists coming from this land. At the same time, we would like to bring some exotism to the european lives and homes of a future owners of these paintings. In the case of concern, you can pick from our offers and by a painting instantly.
 
In the near future we plan several displays on national, but also on international level.

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