On Saturday the 11th of August, for the seventh consecutive year, Jose Buera opened his Casa de Campo villa for Casa de Campo visitors and residents to give in to their senses at Gael Monnin’s 7th Annual Haitian Art Exhibit.
Gael enchanted all with the warmth and complexity of Haitian culture through its art. The works of Fritzner Lamour, Reinold Clerisier, Pascale Monnin, and others complimented by cocktails, music, coffee, and conversation inspired everyone’s inner artist.
The beaded delights of Reinold Clerisier are a favorite of one resident collector, whilst the satirical expressions of Fritzner Lamour’s famous chickens dazzle viewers with bold colors and attention to detail and Pascale Monnin, Gael’s sister, captures the Haitian essence from a contemporary perspective.
Jenny Polanco and other supporters indulged in conversation and admiration of the presented works from established and innovative new artists offering individual and unique views of Haitian life, culture, and dreams.
Rebecca Hughes and Dominique Donzier enjoying the exhibit
Guests were also treated to the debut of Quadracci, Vieux, and Sons Coffee. A project inspired by the principles established by Max Vieux, Haiti’s first Agronomist, helping Haiti to revitalize its coffee to its former premium position in the world market. This project also offers education, reforestation, and self-sustainability to the villages of the many coffee growing regions of Haiti. Quadracci, Vieux, and Sons Coffee pride itself on 100% Haitian Blue Mountain coffee grown organically certified exceeding fair trade standards.
The debut of Quadracci, Vieux, and Sons Coffee
Inspiring hosts, staunch supporters, and faithful admirers reveled in an evening filled with the essence of Haiti. If you are already looking forward to next year’s exhibit, visit www.galeriemonnin.com to journey into Haiti through the breath-taking works of the most talented Haitian artists.
The following photos were taken during the 7th Annual Haitian Art Exhibit hosted at the Casa de Campo villa of Jose Bueras on Saturday August 11th 2012:
This article was contributed by Stacey Turner.Stacey Turner is a year-round resident of Casa de Campo and a diving enthusiast – currently a certified advanced PADI diver, but is working on her instructor and rescue diver certifications.
Stacey is also a volunteer with Indiana University’s Underwater Science Department helping to understand how to preserve our “living museums of the sea” – in particular the site of the Quedagh Merchant shipwreck (Capitan Kidd’s pirate ship!), which can be found just off of Catalina Island.
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On Saturday the 11th of August, for the seventh consecutive year, Jose Buera opened his Casa de Campo villa for Casa de Campo visitors and residents to give in to their senses at Gael Monnin’s 7th Annual Haitian Art Exhibit.
Gael enchanted all with the warmth and complexity of Haitian culture through its art. The works of Fritzner Lamour, Reinold Clerisier, Pascale Monnin, and others complimented by cocktails, music, coffee, and conversation inspired everyone’s inner artist.
The beaded delights of Reinold Clerisier are a favorite of one resident collector, whilst the satirical expressions of Fritzner Lamour’s famous chickens dazzle viewers with bold colors and attention to detail and Pascale Monnin, Gael’s sister, captures the Haitian essence from a contemporary perspective.
Jenny Polanco and other supporters indulged in conversation and admiration of the presented works from established and innovative new artists offering individual and unique views of Haitian life, culture, and dreams.
Stacey Turner is a year-round resident of Casa de Campo and a diving enthusiast – currently a certified advanced PADI diver, but is working on her instructor and rescue diver certifications. Stacey is also a volunteer with Indiana University’s Underwater Science Department helping to understand how to preserve our “living museums of the sea” – in particular the site of the Quedagh Merchant shipwreck (Capitan Kidd’s pirate ship!), which can be found just off of Catalina Island.