Art is powerful, it speaks a universal language and one piece can be multifaceted and tell a multitude of stories. Art is rich and vibrate and can change lives. Although I am not an artist, I have an earnest appreciation for musicians, painters, sculptors, dancers and actors, I respect how they are able to convey pure emotion and share their inner most thoughts with the world.
In Haiti, I took pictures of sculptures and paintings, some were in private homes and others were from the Nadar gallery which reportedly lost 50 perfect of its art. Many of the famous Haitian artists were self taught-- they translated their landscapes and enviroments on to canvas, stone, song and dance.
Sadly there is no national art museum in Haiti, these lost treasures were kept in private galleries. There is no money for such things.
While I mourn the lose of life, I also mourn the lose of art for it was our legacy. It was to outlast us and serve as evidence that our lives meant something.
*The picture attached is my favorite sculpture. The sculpture is owned by my friend's grandmother, who is an avid collector. It is located in her garden. I absolutely love the woman's features, the shape of her eyes, her wide nose and full lips--so beautiful and made in the image and reflection of a Haitian woman.
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