Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 30"x24" Vodou Ceremony With Veve 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MC Genres/Nude Scenes described Martinez as one of

described Martinez as one of the most gifted artists within her circle

The composition evokes a profound sense of stillness

Henry coaxes an infinite spectrum of vibrations from green and blue

and carefully balanced architectural forms inspired by the historic streets of Cap-Haïtien

in 1971 in France

Prefete Duffaut (Haitian, 1923-2012) 30"x24" Vodou Ceremony With Veve 1980 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #1MC Genres/Nude Scenes described Martinez as one ofThis striking oil painting by Haitian master Prfte Duffaut depicts a Haitian Vodou ceremony centered around a sacred fire surrounded by ritual veve symbols. A towering symbolic figure rises above the flames while ceremonial objects, bottles, drums, and offerings are arranged within the ritual space. Groups of figures gathered along surrounding terraces appear to witness the ceremony, creating a layered and dramatic narrative that reflects the