Stivenson Magloire (1963-1994) 32"x 46" Vodou Spirit Figures Acrylic on Canvas Painting #1JN-HA
Stivenson Magloire (1963-1994) 32"x 46" Vodou Spirit Figures Acrylic on Canvas Painting #1JN-HA
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A powerful Vodou-inspired composition from Haitian painter Stivenson Magloire, this original work gathers its imagery around three spirit presences. A pale, long-necked figure crowned with a cross rises at the center, flanked by a veiled figure on the right and a disembodied hand gripping a small cross on the left. A coffin floats overhead, a dark bird sweeps across the upper right, and a large black cross, signed along its arm by the artist, anchors the lower left. Together, the crosses and funerary imagery evoke the realm of the Gede, the spirits of death and ancestry in Haitian Vodou.
Violet, rust, teal, and deep blue are scrubbed and scraped into a smoky, atmospheric ground, then punctuated with small white stars, orange glyphs reminiscent of veve, and drips of red. Dense, calligraphic black linework loops across the surface, giving the canvas a restless, ritual energy. It is a bold, contemporary statement piece for collectors drawn to the spiritual and symbolic side of Haitian art. Condition is good. We will provide a Certificate of Authenticity.
About this artist
About this artist
Stivenson Magloire was born on August 16, 1963, in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and died on October 9, 1994. He was the son of the Saint-Soleil painter, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, but he developed an independent artistic path. His work is expressionistic, often populated with enigmatic figures, birds, and symbolic elements that form a haunting, deeply personal visual language. Unlike many artists of his generation, he did not formally join the Saint-Soleil movement, opting instead for a more individual direction. Art historian Gérald Alexis noted this distinction, emphasizing Magloire’s independence within Haitian art. His paintings convey a powerful emotional intensity and a distinctive approach to form and symbolism. Magloire’s life ended tragically in 1994, when he was killed during a period of political unrest in Haiti. Despite his short career, his work is widely collected and held in major collections, including the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. Today, Stivenson Magloire’s paintings are highly sought after by collectors for their rarity, expressive force, and unique place in Haitian contemporary art.
