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Born in Port-au-Prince, Philippe Dodard is a leading contemporary artist of the Caribbean and the African Diaspora. Indeed, He gained international prominence by exposing the sweeping misconceptions of Haitian art as primitive and devoid of value. Indeed, many critics have noted his uncanny ability fuse the Caribbean ethos with mythological iconography and create works of astonishing modern sophistication. His work has garnered critical accolades from around the world, exhibiting in Suriname, Brazil, France, and the United States. Donna Karan, in search of opportunities for sustainable commerce in Haiti, found Dodard’s artistry and dedication to his local community as one which precisely captures the cultural complexity and deep richness of the Haitian aesthetic. Their collaborations together have resulted in metalwork exhibitions and have contributed to Russell James' Nomad Two Worlds, showcased throughout the world. |
His compositions are physical manifestations of his philosophy that art is "the luminous breath of the human spirit. A glimmer of light that inspires love," and reflect the continuing fortitude and triumphant spirit of the Haitian people. |
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