Vilaire Poisson (Haitian, b. 1953)

Vilaire Poisson is a Haitian painter born on April 11, 1953, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He studied at Ovide Joseph Dumarsais Estimé Primary School and continued through the sixth year at Lycée Philippe Guerrier High School before turning to painting in 1968. Poisson developed his artistic practice under the guidance of Louverture Poisson, working within a realist tradition that emphasizes structure, observation, and narrative clarity. His paintings reflect scenes of everyday Haitian life, rendered with disciplined composition and a strong sense of form, placing him within the continuum of Haitian figurative painting in the late 20th century. His work is cited in Haiti: Voodoo to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus (p. 145), a recognized reference in Haitian art scholarship, confirming his place within the documented history of Haitian painting. Poisson’s approach offers a more grounded and observational perspective than purely naïve styles, contributing to the diversity and depth of Haitian visual culture. Explore his available works below.