{"product_id":"serge-moleon-blaise-29x38-the-ceremony-of-the-sprits-a-vodou-vision-1989-oil-on-canvas-unframed-painting-1cz","title":"Serge Moleon Blaise 29\"x38\" The Ceremony of the Sprits: A Vodou Vision 1989 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1CZ","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the \u003ci\u003eCeremony of the Spirits: A Vodou Vision\u003c\/i\u003e offers a richly symbolic and immersive scene rooted in the spiritual beliefs of Haitian Vodou. Moleon Blaise creates a   ceremonial landscape where the human and spirit worlds merge, unfolding across a dreamlike horizon alive with ritual, mythology, and ancestral presence. At the center of the piece, key figures seem to hover between earth and sky, symbolizing the sacred moment when the Loa descend, and communication between the visible and invisible worlds opens. With detailed storytelling, the painting combines figures, animals, and ritual objects—snakes, ceremonial vessels, horses, and symbolic forms—each carrying deep spiritual meaning in Vodou traditions. The warm, atmospheric color palette enhances the sense of transcendence, guiding viewers through a ceremonial journey that feels both personal and vast, grounded in collective memory and spiritual continuity. This piece exemplifies Vodou-inspired Haitian painting and explores themes of ritual, ancestral lineage, and sacred transformation. It is a striking addition for collectors of Caribbean art, spiritual modernism, and culturally meaningful narrative art. The painting is in fair condition, showing signs of surface wear consistent with age, handling, and life cycle. Areas of abrasion, surface instability, and minor paint loss are visible upon close inspection. These condition features do not diminish the work’s symbolic story or cultural importance and are factored into the price. The piece is sold as is, with detailed condition images available upon request for full transparency. Sourced from a private collection, the work will ship from Canada. Upon purchase, Myriam Nader Art Gallery will issue a Certificate of Authenticity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSerge Moleon Blaise (born in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, with sources listing his birth year as either 1951 or June 20, 1954, and believed to be deceased) is a notable Haitian artist recognized for his powerful visual interpretations of Haiti’s history and fight for independence. Working closely with his brother, Saint-Louis Moleon, Blaise developed a distinctive artistic voice rooted in national pride, cultural memory, and heroic representation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eDeeply inspired by Haiti’s revolutionary past, Blaise created paintings that honor the courage, resilience, and historic achievements of the Haitian people. His meticulous technique refined each image into a vivid narrative—transforming historical moments into eloquent portrayals of heroism and national identity. His artworks often highlight legendary feats of arms, the struggles for freedom, and the enduring spirit of Haiti’s ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eBlaise’s contributions to Haitian art have been acknowledged in respected publications, including La Peinture Haïtienne \/ Haitian Arts by Marie-José Gardère and Gérald Bloncourt (Nathan Éditions, p. 87), along with several other Haitian art references that discuss his historical focus and artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eToday, Serge Moleon Blaise is remembered for his commitment to preserving Haiti’s collective memory through art, offering viewers a compelling visual journey into the nation’s revolutionary story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serge Moleon Blaise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48429098565875,"sku":null,"price":27837.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/MoleonBlaise29_x38_OilonCanvasUnframed_Damed_1CZ.jpg?v=1769379816","url":"https:\/\/www.naderhaitianart.com\/en-hk\/products\/serge-moleon-blaise-29x38-the-ceremony-of-the-sprits-a-vodou-vision-1989-oil-on-canvas-unframed-painting-1cz","provider":"Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}