Jean-Marie Obin Explained

Jean-Marie Obin is a Haitian artist. She is from a family of painters and is the daughter of the painter Philomé Obin.

Philomé was instrumental in developing Obin's artistic style. Obin's style often depicts the daily life of Haitians, with her work featuring the Vodou religion, Haitian history, and the landscape of Haiti. Her art includes abstracts of Haitian life and Haiti's landscape. These portray rural and urban scenes, along with domestic activities and ceremonial events of Haitians.^{[1] [2]}

Principal expositions or works

• Le Snem en Action Chez Boss Djo (dimensions: 20" by 24") The Le Snem en Action Chez Boss Djo is gouache on Masonite. The image depicts Haitian workers participating in daily activities.
• Le Retour Des Jardiniers (dimensions: " by 16") The Le Retour Des Jardiniers is an oil painting. The image depicts a young man, a young boy, and a donkey carrying stock.

See also

• Waterloo Center for the Arts

External links

• Web site: Jean-Marie Obin - Auction results - Artist auction records. askart.com. 2018-03-24.
• Web site: Oil, "Le Retour des Jardiniers", sgd. Jean-Marie Obin. liveauctioneers.com. 2018-03-24.
• Web site: Waterloo Center for the Arts – Stimulating inquiry, provoking dialogue and connecting people through the arts.. waterloocenterforthearts.org. 2018-03-24.
• Web site: Jean-Marie Obin (Haitian, 20th Century) Le Snem en Action Chez Boss Djo Sale Number 2686M, Lot Number 342 Skinner Auctioneers. skinnerinc.com. 2018-03-24.

Notes and References

1. Rodman, Selden. Where Art Is Joy: Haitian Art: The First Forty Years. Ruggles de Latour, 1988
2. Pataki, Eva. Haitian Painting: Art and Kitsch. Adams Press, 1986