Haitian

Murat Brierre

Haiti 1938-1988
Untitled (Birth) 90.0011

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Murat Brièrre began his artistic career as a painter. He supported himself by working as a carpenter, tile setter, and blacksmith, although he painted in his free time. Fellow painter Rigaud Benoit introduced him to the Centre d'Art in Port-au-Prince in 1966. Brièrre became interested in creating sculptures. He studied at the Centre and also became the first student of the master of works in metal, Georges Liautaud. Before his death, Brièrre was one of his country's most well-known artists. Brièrre is known for his creative compositions. He draws on both religious and secular subject matter for his works. In this linoleum print, the artist shows a man assisting a woman giving birth. Brièrre was the first sculptor to create whimsical works of pregnant women carrying visible children. He includes this theme in this print. Brièrre was known for his sculptures and paintings, but not for his print work. This linoleum print was probably a study for a later iron sculpture.

 

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