Serge Jolimeau (Haitian)

Serge Jolimeau is one of Haiti's most celebrated contemporary metal sculptors and a leading figure in the Croix-des-Bouquets metal art tradition. After graduating from high school, he apprenticed with Serésier Louis-Juste before joining the Centre d'Art in 1972, where he studied under the renowned sculptor Murat Brierre. Working in the tradition pioneered by Georges Liautaud, Jolimeau transforms recycled steel oil drums into intricate sculptures inspired by Haitian Vodou, mythology, and folklore. His highly detailed, lace-like metalwork and distinctive artistic vision have made him one of the foremost masters of Haitian metal sculpture. Since 1979, Jolimeau has exhibited internationally and has participated regularly in the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market since 2005. In 2009, President Bill Clinton selected Jolimeau, together with Micah Ramil Remy and Toyin Folorunso, to create the commemorative awards for the Clinton Global Citizen Awards. Following Haiti's 2010 earthquake, his work was featured through the Clinton Global Initiative and Macy's, introducing Haitian metal art to collectors across the United States. Today, Serge Jolimeau's sculptures are highly sought after by museums and collectors worldwide for their exceptional craftsmanship, spiritual symbolism, and lasting contribution to contemporary Haitian art. Explore his available sculptures below.