Gérard Valcin (Haitian,1925-1988)

Gérard Valcin (1925 – May 15, 1988) was a Haitian painter from Port-au-Prince and a key figure of the Centre d’Art’s second generation. Originally trained as a tile setter, he developed a distinctive style marked by tightly structured compositions, where figures, vegetation, and space are arranged with a strong sense of rhythm and pattern. His paintings draw heavily on Vodou imagery and Haitian cultural life, combining symbolic depth with a vivid, animated visual language. Valcin’s work reflects both imagination and discipline, balancing narrative clarity with dynamic movement. Beyond his own practice, he played an important role in shaping the next generation of artists, mentoring figures such as Madsen Mompremier and Dieudonné Rouanez. His work is held in major museum collections and remains highly sought after for its originality, structure, and cultural significance. Explore his available works below.