Lunch & Learn: Love Divinities in Vodou Art
308 Charles E. Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90095
Monday, April 19 at 12:00 PM 12:30 PM
Ends Apr 19, 2021
Join Katherine Smith, the Fowler’s Curatorial and Research Associate of Haitian Art, as she explores an altar assemblage by sculptor Samuel François. Based in Port-au-Prince, François apprenticed under the renowned artist Pierrot Barra, who made famous the Vodou-inspired, found-objects sculptures, which he sold at the downtown Iron Market. François’ work is characterized by a bright, pop aesthetic exemplified in his 1999 homage to two female deities of love. Learn about the religious and historical aspects of this radiant masterpiece. Free with RSVP. This program is generously supported by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/lovedivinities