Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Two Doves in the Sky, Garden Peace Doves Decor

Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Two Doves in the Sky, Garden Peace Doves Decor 12.625"x12.375"- Slightly Rusty

This metal sculpture is meant for display indoors or out, but if you choose to display yours outside, be aware that the protective, weather-proof coating will wear off over time. To keep your sculpture looking just like it did the day you bought it, take five minutes once a year to apply a spray-on clear enamel coating.

A few nails and a hammer are all you'll need to hang your sculpture. Look for a place where the design is joined or notched and put the first nail there. Use a second and possibly a third nail, if the piece is large, in other joined or notched design elements within the sculpture to straighten and secure it to the wall. Make sure that you avoid placing a nail into an eye or mouth, as that will draw attention to the nail. You want the nails to "disappear" into the piece.

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Following four generations of tradition, each piece of Haitian metal art is made entirely by hand with simple tools. Starting with a cast-off steel drum, the metal is cleaned, sanded, and pounded flat. From there, the artist chalks his design onto the metal and then begins the heavy, tedious work of cutting out the pattern with a hammer and chisel and giving the piece detail and dimension. Finally, he applies a clear-coat to the piece, which protects it and makes it perfectly suited for indoor or outdoor display.

Artist- Remy Guy Romens
Born in September 1978 to Gusmane Remy and Altagrace Juste, Guy Roberns Remy was drawn to metal sculpture at the age of 10. His hard work and attention to detail paid off. By age 15, he had completed his apprenticeship and reached professional status.

Now in his own atelier, he operates out of the hands-down hippest workshop in the village. It is an atmosphere of inspiration. Voodoo shrines, masks in the trees, found-object statuary, and top-twenty Haitian pop music contribute to the creative ambience. His mind is in constant motion.

For all the "cool" of his persona, he is a man of uncommon humanity, Guy Roberns has spent countless hours volunteering at AfricAmerica, a multi-national organization centered in Port-au-Prince that supports and promotes contemporary arts and artists. Lending his talents to its cause, he does everything from working with children to laying brick and mortar. His dream of being an internationally acclaimed artist surely comes closer by his efforts.