By Jerry Boursiquot/ KarikAYITI

René Préval entre l’enclume Onusienne et le marteau de l’Opposition !!

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By MIRIAM JORDAN
In the quake’s aftermath, artists who once depicted vibrant local life turn to darker themes; ‘I had to paint it’

Mr. Bazelais holds a painting depicting the quake destruction. “This is our reality,” he says.

Before the earthquake, Onel Bazelais made colorful Carnival masks and painted scenes of life here in Haiti’s cultural capital, Jacmel. These days, the artist’s work depicts death, destruction and tent cities.

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The United Nations cultural agency today named the Haitian writer Frankétienne as one of their Artists for Peace in recognition of his contribution to French-language literature, his commitment to preserving Haitian culture and his contribution to the promotion of the agency’s ideals.

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By Summit Medical Group

“Hope Springs Eternal: A Rebirth of Haiti Through Art,” an art exhibit and reception opens Fri., April 16, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

The multi-dimensional fundraiser features paintings by Haitian-born artists now living in the U.S. There will also be music, poetry and inspirational readings. Additionally, Summit Medical Group’s Chief Medical Office, Robert W. Brenner, M.D., will speak about his recent medical relief visit to Haiti on behalf of The COTY Project. A portion of the proceeds will be donated for Haitian relief through the LANBI Center for Humanities and Civics, Inc. LANBI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement and development of the Haitian community.

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