Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Framed Geckos in the Garden, Eco-Friendly Garden

Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Framed Geckos in the Garden, Eco-Friendly Garden 11.375"x16.125"

Artist- Max-Elie Brutus
Exhibiting his work at no less than the National Palace in 2002 at the age of 15, it has been clear from the beginning that Max-elie Brutus is an artist of considerable talent and potential. He says, “My first artistic work was a beautiful sun. I learned to do it from my father. He is dead now, and my mother is too. But I carry on the work to be a great artist.”

An Evengelical Christian, Max-elie makes simple, elegant images from “God’s kingdom.” He supports his wife, Fosia Desilus and their young son Akley with the money he makes selling sculpture from his workshop, which opened in 2004. Additionally, he attends the Concord University of Haiti, hoping that his artistry and education will provide them all with a better life.

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We offer a hand up, not a hand out to our artist partners in Haiti. Each sale of their metal sculptures represents a positive step toward a better life.

The center of Haitian metal sculpture is the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, where the clanging sound of hammers striking chisels is a constant music. To begin, the artist chalks his design onto the metal. Chisels, dies and a large hammer are used to cut and shape the piece, giving it form and texture. When the highly intricate and physically demanding work is complete and the artist is satisfied with his work, he signs his name boldly with a small chisel and applies a clear, weather-proof coating. The result is a wonderful, fair trade piece of handcrafted art.