Lamarre Sanon (Haitian, b. 1954)

Lamarre Sanon (born August 2, 1954, Jacmel, Haiti) is a Haitian painter and the younger brother of artist Roosevelt Sanon. After attending Moya College in Jacmel, he began painting in 1973 under the guidance of Marcsene Montprimier. Working in a “primitive” (self-taught, folk) style, Sanon developed a direct, vibrant visual language characterized by simplified forms, strong narrative clarity, and expressive color. Sanon’s palette is especially recognizable for its bold use of red, yellow, and green, which energize his compositions and give his paintings a distinctive visual identity. His work reflects the spirit of Jacmel’s artistic tradition and contributes to the broader Haitian naïve and folk art movement. His biography is referenced in Haiti Voodoo Kingdom Riviera by John Allen Franciscus (1980), which notes his early formation and artistic direction. Scroll down to make your selection (s)!