Renold Marcelin (Haitian, b.1952)

Renold Marcelin was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on November 14, 1952. A self-taught Haitian painter, he began his artistic career in 1966 and joined the Centre d'Art in 1973, where his work gained recognition both in Haiti and internationally. Marcelin is best known for his vibrant tropical landscapes and lush jungle scenes, distinguished by rich greens, brilliant yellows, and a masterful use of light. His highly detailed paintings celebrate Haiti's natural beauty, capturing its forests, rivers, wildlife, and exotic vegetation with remarkable color and harmony. Exhibited in Haiti and abroad, Marcelin's paintings are appreciated by collectors for their decorative elegance, technical precision, and timeless portrayal of the Haitian landscape. His work is documented in Haiti: Voodoo Kingdom to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus and remains highly sought after by collectors of Haitian art. Explore his available artworks below.