Product Description
It's Cactus Metal Art Haiti
Handcrafted Haitian Folk Art, Fruit Tree of Life with Birds, Eco-Friendly Decor 21"
The traditional Haitian method of creating metal sculptures from discarded oil drums has changed very little since the technique was first developed by Georges Liataud in the 1950's. To begin, the drums are burned out, cleaned up, sanded down and pounded flat. Next, the artist chalks his intended design onto the prepared metal and begins the heavy and tedious work of cutting and detailing, using only a hammer and chisel. Finally, the sculpture is sealed with a weather-proof finish, so that the sculpture may be displayed easily indoors or out.
Artist Bio
Patrick Bernard
Patrick Bernard lives with his wife and creative partner, Marie-Guerline next door to his brother, Hubert Bernard. Hubert taught Patrick metal sculpture and Patirick now shares his expertise with his own family.
