Alix Roy (Haitian, 1930-2010)

Alix Roy (1930–2010) was a Haitian painter born in Port-au-Prince and associated with the renowned Centre d’Art, one of the most influential institutions in Haitian art history. He also studied at the Art Students League, strengthening his artistic training and technical approach. Roy worked as a painter, illustrator, and humorist, developing a distinctive style that combined wit with keen observation. His paintings often depict scenes of daily life rendered with subtle irony and playful insight. As Haitian art historian Gérald Alexis noted in Peintres Haïtiens, Roy “observed the world of adults with irony and through children’s eyes.” Alix Roy died in Port-au-Prince in 2010 during the devastating Haiti earthquake. Today his work remains appreciated by collectors of Haitian art for its expressive character and thoughtful social commentary. Explore available works below.