Description: Haitian Folk/Metal Art Sculpture by Jean Eugene Remy My parents purchased this at the US Embassy in Haiti many years ago and it hung on their wall since then. Excellent gently displayed condition - it shows no signs of wear - was hung on a wall for many years at my parents house. Measures approximately 23" in diameter Artist- Jean Eugene RemyWith a distinctive style and innovative capacity that doesn't quit, Jean Eugene Remy is definitely an artist on the rise. He makes great use of three dimensional imagery and his sculptures are filled with action and detail.Born in 1984 in Port-au-Prince, his mother was already a widow with 3 small boys to feed. At the age of six, he began working “the iron cut for people,” eventually apprenticing in the workshop of Julio Balan.He remembers his very first sale with fondness and pride: a voodoo piece, sold to a German customer for $30. (US) Though he is Catholic, it is not uncommon in Haiti to blend Catholic and Voodoo practices and symbolism.The two are quite compatible in the traditional Haitian view. In 2009, he participated in a “Sirena” exhibition in the Dominican Republic and two years later, travelled to Eaton, Florida as a guest artist. There he demonstrated his craft at the “Zora!” Festival of Arts and Humanities, where the theme for the year was "Remembering Haiti."Jean Eugene has a vision of art as his life’s work. It is his clearly passion. He says, “I dream of having a golden hammer and making my coffin in a beautiful work of iron.The center of Haitian metal sculpture is the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, where the clanging sound of hammers striking chisels is a constant music. To begin, the artist chalks his design onto the metal. Chisels, dies and a large hammer are used to cut and shape the piece, giving it form and texture. When the highly intricate and physically demanding work is complete and the artist is satisfied with his work, he signs his name boldly with a small chisel and applies a clear, weather-proof coating. The result is a wonderful, fair trade piece of handcrafted art. My parents are life-long collectors and slowly beginning to sell off their personal collections. Follow my shop/listings for more treasures to come! Please contact me with any questions!Shipping is calculated by item weight and shipping location & will be combined for multiple item orders.Payment expected within 3 business daysReturns accepted- must be returned in the same condition received or may be subject to return fees (this includes all tags/packaging in tact). New items must be unused/unworn. Buyer is responsible for return shipping, original shipping costs will not be refunded.
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: South Burlington, Vermont
End Time: 2024-08-23T01:08:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Handcrafted
Type: Sculpture
Theme: Fish, Flowers
Material: Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Haiti
Subject: Fish
