Saint-Jacques Smith (Haitian/Soissons-la-Montagne, 1943-2009) Untitled (One Purple Loas), circa 1980's, Oil on masonite, 24 x 24 inches unframed. Good condition, corners slightly worn out Pieces bought directly from the artist after introduction to consigner by Payas. Saint-Soleil Movement began in 1973, under the direction of the artist TIGA (Jean Claude Garoute). TIGA provided art supplies for the self-taught artists, many of whom were peasants living in an isolated community in the mountains above Port-au-Prince. Artist was exhibited in Paris in 2000 depicting "Haiti: Anges et Demons". Private Miami Collection

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