Andre Pierre (1914-2005) 24" x20" La Sirène Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4JN-HA
Andre Pierre (1914-2005) 24" x20" La Sirène Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #4JN-HA
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A vivid Vodou-inspired scene from Haitian painter André Pierre, this original work centers on La Sirène, the mermaid spirit of the sea. She sits in a green clearing with her long black hair streaming down her back, wearing beaded earrings, a collar, and bracelets, and plays a pipe attached to a decorated gourd. Her tail is covered in overlapping teal and orange scales that glow against the deep blue ground.
Large, jewel-toned flowers in violet, gold, red, and green climb on both sides, and a snake winds through the branches at upper left while a feathered bird appears at right. Pierre fills the composition with rhythm and pattern, from the scaled tail to the petals and the carpet of small red and gold blooms below. It is a rich, colorful statement piece for collectors of Haitian Vodou imagery. Condition is good. We will provide a Certificate of Authenticity.
About this artist
About this artist
André Pierre, born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1914, died in 2005. A renowned Vodou priest (houngan) and one of Haiti’s most important religious painters, he dedicated his life to depicting the spiritual world of Haitian Vodou. He joined the Centre d’Art in 1949, where his work quickly gained recognition for its authenticity and depth. Pierre first created artworks inside hollowed gourds used in Vodou rituals, before transitioning to board and canvas while maintaining a strong focus on sacred imagery. His paintings portray Vodou spirits (loa) in their characteristic forms, often accompanied by text identifying the figures and their roles. Deeply connected to his role as a priest, his work serves as both artistic expression and spiritual documentation. A significant part of Pierre’s life was devoted to decorating hounfors (Vodou temples). Although many of these sacred spaces were later destroyed during periods of political unrest, his surviving works remain an essential record of Haiti’s religious and cultural heritage. His paintings are held in major museum collections, including the Figge Art Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Ramapo College collection, and the Wadsworth Atheneum. Today, André Pierre’s works are highly sought after by collectors for their spiritual significance, authenticity, and central role in Haitian art.
