“Travel of the Mystic Spirits” by Haitian artist André Pierre is a colorful cacophony of reds, blues, greens and oranges. A voodoo priest, Pierre’s artistic mainstay is African spirits. In this oil canvas, he honors his religion by bringing the voodoo loas (or gods) Maître Ogou Batalha, Erzulie Fréda, and Dambala Wèdo to vivid life. Textured brushstrokes and handwriting give “Travel of the Mystic Spirits” eye-catching originality by one of Haiti’s most sought-after artistic talents. Signed by the artist, this original oil painting measures 26” by 36” unframed.
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In
Port-au-Prince Haiti, a day is set aside to celebrate the dead. In the city’s
largest cemetery, voodoo practitioners (Two-thirds of Haiti's 8 million people
are said to practice voodoo.) honor the guardian of the dead with rum,
thunderous music and lewd behavior. All of this rambunctious behavior is
designed to awaken mischievous spirits. In “Travel of the Mystic Spirits,” the
voodoo loas (or gods) Maître Ogou Batalha, Erzulie Fréda, and Dambala Wèdo are
similarly awakened.
This painting is 26" x 36". Some of the specifics are:
Note: This painting requires an additional shipping fee of $50 for special packaging and insurance.
Display your oil canvas in a dimly lit area to avoid
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level are the best environment in which to hang and store your oil paintings.
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candles and fireplaces. If your oil canvas requires cleaning, a soft brush can
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