Haitian Metal Sculpture, Handmade Ape Mask, Unique Wall Hanging Metal Plaque Limited Edition Fair Trade 23.5x23.5in.

Artist Profile- Guy Romens Remy
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.

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. The nails will "disappear" with the piece. Simple as that.