About Gerard Valcin
Lived 1923 – 1988 (aged 64–65). Gerard Valcin was a Haitian painter.
Gerard Valcin (1923-1988) was a self taught, Haitian painter who is known most commonly for his work depicting Haitian Vodou rituals and the labors of everyday Haitian life.
Biography Gerard Valcin was born in 1923 in Haiti into a very poor family and his parents couldn't pay for him to receive an education. He was in school for only 3 years until he quit to make money weaving twine for hats as a young boy. He only earned two cents for every three yards of wine he weaved; he then worked as a tile setter for twelve years. was also a painter. Also his nephew Favrange Valcin, Valcin II, was one.
Principal exhibitions and works Papa Zaca (1969) Coumbite (1971) Mermaids in the Living Room, Vodou Cascade (Saut d’Eau), Ra Ra Parade: Waterloo Center for the Arts Loge Bleu: Milwaukee Art Museum (1972) Agoue and La Sirene: Nottingham Contemporary
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Who was Gerard Valcin?
Haitian artist (1923-1988)
When was Gerard Valcin born?
Gerard Valcin was born in 1923 in Port-au-Prince.
When did Gerard Valcin die?
Gerard Valcin died in 1988 in Port-au-Prince.
What was Gerard Valcin's occupation?
Gerard Valcin was a painter.
What nationality was Gerard Valcin?
Gerard Valcin was Haitian.
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