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Today, she is recognized as one of the most influential artists of the Saint-Soleil movement, and her work is widely collected for its energy, symbolism, and cultural significance.  Explore her available works below. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-abstract-acrylic-on-canvas-unframed-painting-collection-marie-georges-s-nader","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005) 40\"x36\" Abstract 1987 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting#23-3-96GSN-HA-Fondation Marie \u0026 Georges S. Nader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisane Saint Fleurant was a prominent Haitian artist and the only female member of the St Soleil Movement. She created this original blue figurative abstract painting on canvas measuring 40\" x 36\" in 1987. The artwork is sold unframed and is part of the Fondation Marie \u0026amp; Georges S. Nader's collection. Our gallery will provide a certificate of authenticity upon purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisane Saint Fleurant was born in 1924 in Petit-Trou-de-Nippe, Haiti, and she passed away on June 1, 2005. She is celebrated as the \"godmother\" of the Saint-Soleil School of Painters, which was established under the leadership of Tiga Garoute and Maude Robbart, prominent figures in this influential movement based in Soisson-la-Montagne, approximately fifty kilometers from Port-au-Prince. From 1978 onwards, she participated in numerous exhibitions in both Haiti and abroad. As one of the most distinguished artists of this groundbreaking school, Louisane Saint Fleurant has redefined Haitian painting with her unique vision, free from any external influences. Her work exemplifies the spirit of the movement, which André Malraux aptly described by stating, \"It is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks.\" In *L'Intemporel*, Malraux highlights the significance of this new school, quoting Saint Fleurant herself: “It is through Voodoo that we best approach the creative process of the Saint-Soleil painters. Ultimately, the painter creates because he or she is 'mounted' (possessed) and paints what the Loa (Voodoo god) desires.” (Source: *La Peinture Haitienne\/Haitian Arts* by Marie-José Nadal \u0026amp; Gérald Bloncourt, Editions Nathan, Paris, 1986, p. 193)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022130102515,"sku":"STFLEURANTLOUISANE#23-3-96GSN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/St.FleurantLouisanne40X36_23-3-96Canvas1987.jpg?v=1750366824"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-24x23-black-spirit-face-c1980-unframed-painting-15-3-96gsn-ha-collection-marie-georges-s-nader","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005) 24\"x23\" Black Spirit Face 1988 Acrylic on Board Unframed Painting #15-3-96GSN-HA-Fondation Marie \u0026 Georges S. 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From 1978 onwards, she participated in numerous exhibitions in both Haiti and abroad. As one of the most distinguished artists of this groundbreaking school, Louisane Saint Fleurant has redefined Haitian painting with her unique vision, free from any external influences. Her work exemplifies the spirit of the movement, which André Malraux aptly described by stating, \"It is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks.\" In *L'Intemporel*, Malraux highlights the significance of this new school, quoting Saint Fleurant herself: “It is through Voodoo that we best approach the creative process of the Saint-Soleil painters. Ultimately, the painter creates because he or she is 'mounted' (possessed) and paints what the Loa (Voodoo god) desires.” (Source: *La Peinture Haitienne\/Haitian Arts* by Marie-José Nadal \u0026amp; Gérald Bloncourt, Editions Nathan, Paris, 1986, p. 193)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022233354483,"sku":"STFLEURANT#15-3-96GSN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/St.FleurantLouisanne24X23_15-3-96Board1988.jpg?v=1750366828"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-three-heads-24x24-acrylic-on-board-1982-unframed-painting-14-3-96-gsn-ha-fondation-marie-georges-s-nader","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005) Three Heads 24\"x24\" Acrylic on Board 1982 Unframed Painting#14-3-96GSN-HA-Fondation Marie \u0026 Georges S. 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From 1978 onwards, she participated in numerous exhibitions in both Haiti and abroad. As one of the most distinguished artists of this groundbreaking school, Louisane Saint Fleurant has redefined Haitian painting with her unique vision, free from any external influences. Her work exemplifies the spirit of the movement, which André Malraux aptly described by stating, \"It is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks.\" In *L'Intemporel*, Malraux highlights the significance of this new school, quoting Saint Fleurant herself: “It is through Voodoo that we best approach the creative process of the Saint-Soleil painters. Ultimately, the painter creates because he or she is 'mounted' (possessed) and paints what the Loa (Voodoo god) desires.” (Source: *La Peinture Haitienne\/Haitian Arts* by Marie-José Nadal \u0026amp; Gérald Bloncourt, Editions Nathan, Paris, 1986, p. 193) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022254653683,"sku":"STFLEURANT#14-3-96GSN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/St.FleurantLouisanne24X24_14-3-96Board1982.jpg?v=1750366850"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-24x24-girl-in-yellow-birds-1983-unframed-painting-4gn-ha","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005) 24\"x24\" Girl in Yellow  1983 Acrylic on Board Unframed Painting #4GN-HA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisiane Saint Fleurant is a celebrated Haitian artist and the sole female member of the St. Soleil Movement. She has created a remarkable original figurative painting depicting a girl in yellow on board, measuring 24\" x 24\" and completed in 1982. This artwork is available unframed. Our gallery guarantees a certificate of authenticity with every purchase, affirming that you are acquiring a genuine piece of art history.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisane Saint Fleurant was born in 1924 in Petit-Trou-de-Nippe, Haiti, and she passed away on June 1, 2005. She is celebrated as the \"godmother\" of the Saint-Soleil School of Painters, which was established under the leadership of Tiga Garoute and Maude Robbart, prominent figures in this influential movement based in Soisson-la-Montagne, approximately fifty kilometers from Port-au-Prince. From 1978 onwards, she participated in numerous exhibitions in both Haiti and abroad. As one of the most distinguished artists of this groundbreaking school, Louisane Saint Fleurant has redefined Haitian painting with her unique vision, free from any external influences. Her work exemplifies the spirit of the movement, which André Malraux aptly described by stating, \"It is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks.\" In *L'Intemporel*, Malraux highlights the significance of this new school, quoting Saint Fleurant herself: “It is through Voodoo that we best approach the creative process of the Saint-Soleil painters. Ultimately, the painter creates because he or she is 'mounted' (possessed) and paints what the Loa (Voodoo god) desires.” (Source: *La Peinture Haitienne\/Haitian Arts* by Marie-José Nadal \u0026amp; Gérald Bloncourt, Editions Nathan, Paris, 1986, p. 193)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022274085107,"sku":"SAINTFLEURANT#4GN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/LouisaneStFleurant24.jpg?v=1750366851"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-24x24-green-female-spirit-1984-acrylic-on-canvas-unframed-painting-8gn-ha","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005)  24\"x24\" Green Female Spirit 1984 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #8GN-HA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisiane Saint Fleurant is an acclaimed Haitian artist and the sole female member of the St. Soleil Movement. 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Her work exemplifies the spirit of the movement, which André Malraux aptly described by stating, \"It is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks.\" In *L'Intemporel*, Malraux highlights the significance of this new school, quoting Saint Fleurant herself: “It is through Voodoo that we best approach the creative process of the Saint-Soleil painters. Ultimately, the painter creates because he or she is 'mounted' (possessed) and paints what the Loa (Voodoo god) desires.” (Source: *La Peinture Haitienne\/Haitian Arts* by Marie-José Nadal \u0026amp; Gérald Bloncourt, Editions Nathan, Paris, 1986, p. 193)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022310031603,"sku":"STFLEURANT#8GN-HA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/LouisaneStFleurant24x24greenfemaleSpirit.jpg?v=1750366856"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-24x24-vodou-spirit-guardian-law-1987-acrylic-on-masonite-unframed-painting-1cz","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005)  24\"x24\" Vodou Spirit Guardian (Lwa) 1987 Acrylic on Masonite Unframed Painting #1CZ","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eThis striking 1987 Vodou-inspired portrait by Haitian master Louisane Saint Fleurant presents a powerful spiritual presence rendered in the artist’s instantly recognizable style. Centered against a luminous turquoise background, the figure’s monumental head, calm gaze, and radiant, ceremonial collar create an icon-like composition that feels both timeless and protective. Flanked by two stylized leafy forms, the image evokes a sacred garden or spiritual gateway, reinforcing its connection to Vodou symbolism and the unseen world of the lwa. Painted on masonite and dated 1987, this work is an exceptional collector-ready example of Saint Fleurant’s mature period—bold, minimalist, and deeply resonant. Its strong graphic impact makes it ideal for display in modern interiors, while its cultural depth gives it lasting significance for collectors of Haitian art, Vodou-inspired painting, and self-taught modernism. This painting comes from the private collection of a collector in Montreal and will be shipped directly from that collection. 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The movement attracted international attention for its originality and its connection to Haiti’s Vodou cosmology and ritual imagination. As André Malraux observed of the Saint-Soleil painters, “it is impossible to determine where it came from or to whom it speaks,” emphasizing the school’s mysterious immediacy and universal resonance. In L’Intemporel, Malraux offers a notable analysis of Saint-Soleil and cites Louisiane Saint-Fleurant to illustrate its spiritual dimension, explaining that Vodou provides one of the most direct paths toward understanding the movement’s creative process. In this view, the painter creates because he or she is “mounted” (possessed) and paints what the loa, or Vodou spirit, wishes. Saint-Fleurant’s legacy remains foundational to the Saint-Soleil school and to modern Haitian art, where her work continues to be valued for its authenticity, spiritual force, and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisane Saint Fleurant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48296654962931,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9979\/9453\/files\/LouisaneSaintFleurant24_x24_1987Masonite_1CZ.jpg?v=1766804904"},{"product_id":"louisane-saint-fleurant-haitian-1924-2005-40x36-woman-in-floral-garden-c1980-acrylic-on-canvas-unframed-painting-1jn-ha","title":"Louisane Saint Fleurant (Haitian, 1924-2005) 40\"x36\" Woman in Floral Garden c1980 Acrylic on Canvas Unframed Painting #1JN-HA","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eLouisiane Saint Fleurant (1924–2005) was a Haitian painter born in Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti, and a central figure in the Saint-Soleil movement. Often referred to as the “godmother” of the Saint-Soleil School of Painters, she played a key role in the artistic community established in the late 1970s in Soisson-la-Montagne under the leadership of Tiga Garoute and Maude Robbart. Beginning in 1978, Saint Fleurant participated in numerous exhibitions in Haiti and internationally. Her work embodies the spiritual and intuitive philosophy of the Saint-Soleil movement, characterized by expressive forms, vibrant color, and imagery inspired by Vodou cosmology. Writers and critics have noted the movement’s mysterious origins and universal resonance. As André Malraux observed in \u003cem data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eL’Intemporel\u003c\/em\u003e, Saint Fleurant described the creative process as deeply connected to Vodou spirituality, explaining that artists paint while “mounted” by the Loa, translating spiritual presence into visual form. 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