Movement Saint-Soleil Coin Purse
Erzulie Freda Vévé
7.25" W x 5.75" H
Handmade
Beadwork on fabric, purse with zipper and "silk" lining. Erzulie Freda Vévé in front and back.
Saint Soleil School, also known as "Movement Saint-Soleil" was founded in 1973 as a rural arts community called Soisson-la-Montagne, in Pétion-Ville, Haiti. This community was started by Jean-Claude Garoute and Maud Robart and they encouraged the academic study of painting, as well as maintaining influence by vaudou. Saint Soleil art is characterized by abstract human forms and the heavy influence of vaudou symbolism.
After Saint Soleil School disbanded, five remaining members of the school were renamed "Cinq Soleil" and include: Levoy Exil, Prosper Pierre Louis, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Dieuseul Paul, Denis Smith.
A second generation member is on sale Magda Magloire, the daughter of Louisiane Saint Fleurant.
Product code: Movement on sale Saint-Soleil Coin Purse