Ogou
660
- Artist:
- William Savain
- Technique:
- Acrylic On Canvas
- Year:
- 2007
- Width:
- 8
- Height:
- 19
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About artist
William Savain
William Savain was born on 1933, in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He taught drawing at the Foyer des Arts Plastics. Wagner participated in diverse expositions at home and abroad. He worked alongside Petion Savain, Dieudonne Cedor, Poisson Louverture, Ernst Louizor to name a few. William is in his 70's and continues to paint and display his artwork at Touche D'art gallery with owner Carel Blain.
About the work
Painting Description:
“William Savain is a master at painting voodoo scenes. Haitian Voodooo art is art related to the Haitian Voodoo religion. This religion has its roots in West African traditional religions brought to Haiti by slaves. Using a bright palette for his paintings, William depicts voodoo rituals and worshipers engaging in ceremonies.”