Rejouir (Rejoice)

Wilner, artist

Rejouir (Rejoice), circa 1970

Where object was made: Haiti

Material/technique: hardboard; paint

Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 61 x 61 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 24 x 24 in
Canvas/Support (Height x Width x Depth): Not Framed 61 x 61 cm

Credit line: Mary Lou Vansant Hughes Collection

Accession number: 2011.0321

Not on display

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In contrast to the vibrancy of the flowers and background, the birds and butterflies (or moths) in this painting are portrayed in shades of grey and white, a reminder of the cycle of life and death. The unique winding shape of the vase handle and its banded colors may be a reference to the rainbow snake Aydia-Weddo, the Vodou spirit of fertility, rainbows, wind, water, fire, and snakes.