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Alain Jean-Baptiste
"Christian (Brother)" Haitian Boy Portrait in Yellow Shirt

2025

$5,000
£3,793.88
€4,337.97
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This piece titled "Christian (Brother)" is an original artwork by Alain Jean-Baptiste and measures 60"h x 48"w. This oil work on canvas reflects on the buildup and aftermath Jean-Baptiste's family faced after a major natural disaster tore through their home in Haiti. For his debut showing at Paradigm, Alain Jean-Baptiste dives deep into his memory, happily growing up in Haiti until everything changed when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake destroyed his family’s home and immobilized the country’s economic growth. This led to his family fleeing to the United States with only fragments of the life they lived on the island to cling to. In the United States, they felt a cultural shock relearning societal norms while reestablishing a new life in a new place. Alain Jean-Baptiste is a Haitian-American artist whose work explores memory, identity, and the narratives of his homeland. Born in Boston and raised in Haiti, he lived there until the devastating 2010 earthquake uprooted his family, leaving an enduring impact on his life and art. Painting became his refuge—a way to process the chaos and loss that followed. While always drawn to art, Alain began pursuing painting seriously in 2017. Primarily working in oil on canvas, he continually experiments with new mediums and techniques. His paintings challenge the distorted narratives often associated with Haiti, offering an intimate and authentic reflection of its culture, values, and people. Through his work, Alain seeks to reclaim and share Haiti’s stories on his own terms.
  • Creator:
    Alain Jean-Baptiste
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU188215925922

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