Savain Petion (1906 - 1973) Haiti

Savain Petion (1906 - 1973) Haiti
Oil on Cardboard
Measure 16"in H x 7 1/2"in W and 23 1/2"in H x 15 1/4"in W framed

Name variants: Petion Savain, Petion Savian
Biography: Petion Savain was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on February 15, 1906, and passed away on July 27, 1973. He studied at the Haitian School of Agronomy, where he earned a law degree. Savain began painting in 1931, and by his early thirties, he had also authored a book titled "La Case de Damballah," published in 1939 by Imprimerie de L'Etat, and republished in 1970 by Kraus Reprint. The novel was also included in the 1943 publication "Les Oeuvres Nouvelles, Vol. 3" by Edition De La Maison Francaise. Savain is regarded as one of the fathers of Haitian painting and a leading figure in the Renaissance of Haitian art. He was the first Haitian painter to gain significant recognition, receiving medals at the Gallery of Science and Art during the New York World Fair and the IBM Medal at the Treasure Island Worlds Fair in 1939, five years before the opening of the Centre d'Art. He began his painting career while teaching cabinet making, tin smiting, and wrought ironwork at the same institution. In 1941, he studied at the Art Students League in New York, where his second book, "Les Oeuvres Nouvelles," was published the following year. His quest for knowledge was insatiable; he was not only a lawyer and painter but also an author and an arts teacher. Savain was a student of mural and fresco techniques, tempera, and wood sculpture. Additionally, he worked as a newspaper columnist from 1950 to 1956 and contributed to over six art books during this time. Savain?s style has influenced many Haitian artists. Still, his distinctive use of pinks and purples, as well as his incorporation of semicircles and triangles in his compositions, make his work instantly recognizable. His vibrant artistic creations have been displayed in numerous reputable art galleries, including the Grand Central and the Riverside Museum in New York. Please scroll down to make your selection(s)

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