Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Two Butterflies in the Garden, Eco-Friendly Decor

Handcrafted Haitian Metal Art, Two Butterflies in the Garden, Eco-Friendly Decor 13"x13"

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.

Fair trade isn't just a good idea - its the way we do business.

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.