"In Haiti, Art Feeds Millions ”
- Tiga (Jean Claude Garoute-Hatian Painter, Saint-Soleil School.)
Haiti doesn't share the tourism blessings of the other Caribbean Islands. {not yet} Haiti doesn't share in very many blessings at all. This statement was true even before the recent quake. The poor island has had more than its fair share of bad luck. What they do have, and what I consider the island's greatest gift are its artists.
Even before the Caribbean stole my heart, the Haitan artists vending at the nationwide art festivals I loved to attend, did. I loved the warmth and bright colors reflected in their paintings. Hang one of these in your house and you will feel warmth even when it is freezing outside.
For more on the current state of Haiti's art community, let's turn to Christianne Amanpour's covereage for CNN:
