Signed Haitian Painting by Levoy Exil, Saint-Soleil

image unavailable
Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay
Signed Painting by Renowned Haitian Artist Levoy Exil Date: 1996Artist: Levoy ExilMaterials: Acrylic on Canvas30 1/2" x 24 1/2" (unframed on wooden stretchers)One of the founding members of the Saint-Soleil Group, Haitian artist Levoy Exil has produced some of the century's most celebrated art. Born in Fermathe in 1944, Levoy began painting in 1972. He attended the famous Saint-Soleil workshops in 1973 and went on to become one of the leading figures of the movement. Often described (erroneously) as a mere peasant commune, the Saint-Soleil workshops were, in essence, artistic experiments conducted in the mountains above Port-au-Prince in which as-yet-untrained artists were given acrylics and canvases and told to do whatever came naturally. The results were astounding and today stand as a marked departure from Haitian artists' earlier primitive explorations. Speaking on his work, Exil claims that his inspiration comes from dreams and visions about his past lives. He is famous for giving the Vodou spirits in his works animal companions. While the Saint-Soleil Group disbanded in 1978, Levoy Exil continues to exert an enormous influence on the Haitian art scene.In this painting, two loas (Haitian Vodoun spirits) are depicted around a vibrant sun-like face. The colors are extremely vibrant, accompanied by rich and intricate detailing. read more
ebay
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.