CHRISTIE TOUSSAINT
PITIT TE A (CHILD OF THE LAND)
Pitit Tè a [Haitian Creole] meaning child of the land. I envisioned creating an artwork like this for quite some time. Something that represents me as an artist. My heritage. My home. This piece is literally made of Tè (sand and soil) from Haiti. It has been the most challenging and strenuous work of art that I've yet to make. So many trials and error, research, and experiments with different mediums and materials. But let me just say, it was worth it! I cannot stop contemplating all the details.
The soil is made up of a mixed media to create this stone-like texture. The color of the sea which is a combination of several colors created a unique contrast with the off-white color that was inspired by Haiti's common name as La Perle des Antilles (The Pearl of the Antilles).
Accented with 24K Gold—I wanted to subtly portray the wealth that resides in this land. Hidden wealth. Wealth that is often overlooked but exploited by corrupted authorities and foreigners. Wealth that cannot be accessed by our own people due to lack of resources and education. But also, wealth that makes this land what it is. A gem.
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