Jean-Marie Obin is a

Haiti Haiti (; ht, Ayiti ; French: ), officially the Republic of Haiti (); ) and formerly known as Hayti, is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and ...

an artist. She is from a family of

painter Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai ...

s and is the daughter of the painter

Philomé Obin Philomé Obin (July 20, 1892 – August 6, 1986) was a Haitian painter. He produced his first painting in 1908 at the age of 16, and was an active artist for 75 years. Obin is considered one of the greatest Haitian artists of the 20th century. Bi ...

. Philomé was instrumental in developing Obin's artistic style. Obin's style often depicts the daily life of

ans, with her work featuring the Vodou religion, Haitian history, and the landscape of Haiti. Her art includes abstracts of Haitian life and

's landscape. These portray rural and urban scenes, along with domestic activities and ceremonial events of Haitians.Pataki, Eva. Haitian Painting: Art and Kitsch. Adams Press, 1986

Principal expositions or works

* ''Le Snem en Action Chez Boss Djo'' (dimensions: 20" by 24") The Le Snem en Action Chez Boss Djo is gouache on Masonite. The image depicts Haitian workers participating in daily activities. * ''Le Retour Des Jardiniers'' (dimensions: " by 16") The Le Retour Des Jardiniers is an oil painting. The image depicts a young man, a young boy, and a donkey carrying stock.

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