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 become hallmarks of his distinctive style. This formative experience wasn’t merely practical; it imbued his art with a palpable connection to the rhythms of Hai…