Jean-Baptiste Jean-Joseph 55"x33" Mermaids Adoration c2006 Beaded Embroided Fabric (Vodou Flag) #1CLD
Jean-Baptiste Jean-Joseph 55"x33" Mermaids Adoration c2006 Beaded Embroided Fabric (Vodou Flag) #1CLD
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This original Vodou flag, created by renowned Haitian artisan Jean-Baptiste Jean-Jacques, is a perfect addition to your art collection. The piece features braided embroidered fabric symbolizing the adoration of mermaids and is signed in the lower left corner. It will be sold unframed. The artwork was previously owned by a private collector in France and will be shipped directly from there. Our gallery will provide a certificate of authenticity upon purchase.
About this artist
About this artist
Jean-Baptiste Jean Joseph, born in 1967 in Bainet, Haiti, has made a substantial impact on Haiti's folk art movement. From a young age, he honed his skills by weaving baskets and working in factories, where he carefully applied beads and pearls to wedding dresses. In 1991, he courageously started his own business with a small loan from a friend. His first piece was a Vodou flag. From the beginning, Jean Baptiste established a unique style, inspired by a powerful revelation. He intentionally contrasts sparse backgrounds with vibrant, densely filled center images that display a variety of innovative beads. He began selling his flags at the renowned Museum of Haitian Art gift shop in Port-au-Prince, quickly moving to exhibit in some of the island's most prestigious art galleries. Today, he works with a sewing machine and leads a team of talented artisans, creating intricate pieces that take several weeks to complete. His work has gained international attention, with exhibitions in galleries across Haiti, the U.S., Australia, and France.
