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gerard valcin

1925 – 1988

gerard valcin
Modern
Modern

gerard valcin

Born 1925 Died 1988 Works span 1969–1985

Gerard Valcin: A Visionary of Haitian Folklore Gerard Valcin (1924/25 – 1988) emerged from the impoverished landscape of Haiti as a self-taught painter who profoundly captured the spirit of Vodou and rural Haitian life. His artistic journey began in Port-au-Prince, where he honed his craft initially as a tile setter—a trade that instilled within him an inherent understanding of symmetry and meticulous placement, qualities which would…

4
dated works
1
chapters
1969
first work
1985
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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