Jean Baptiste Pericles (1930-1989) 17.5"x36" Sleeping Lady Mixed Media on Bronze Metal Unframed -Foundation Marie & Georges S. Nader #1-3-96GSN-HA
Jean Baptiste Pericles (1930-1989) 17.5"x36" Sleeping Lady Mixed Media on Bronze Metal Unframed -Foundation Marie & Georges S. Nader #1-3-96GSN-HA
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About this artist
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Jean-Baptiste Périclès was born on June 24, 1930, in Cap-Haitien and passed away on September 1, 1989, possibly in the USA. He is celebrated for his exceptional iron-cut jewelry. From 1950 to 1955, Périclès honed his craft in metalsmithing under the guidance of the Salesian brothers. In 1956, he established his workshop in Port-au-Prince, which quickly became a vibrant hub for local artists.
Périclès' work was notably influenced by his collaboration with Winifred Mason Chenet, the first commercially successful Black American jeweler in the United States. Specializing in "voodoo-inspired" jewelry, Mason Chenet operated in Haiti under her married name. Through this partnership, Périclès embraced bronze and copper—materials he preferred for their malleability and striking colors. This deliberate choice distinguished his creations from those of his contemporaries, who often relied on metal from oil drums for their designs.
His brand, Bijoux Périclès, achieved high demand and garnered international acclaim. His pieces were prominently showcased in Haitian boutiques and promotional campaigns. After he died in 1989, his workshop continued to thrive for 15 years before closing, but his legacy remains a cornerstone of Haitian art and jewelry history.
