Description
- This recycled metal sculpture has a protective coating. If your piece is displayed outdoors, however, it will wear off over time. To keep this sculpture looking the same as the day you bought it, take five minutes once a year to apply a clear spray-on enamel coating. It's a snap.
- Our artists in Haiti prosper because of their hard work and our fair trade practices.
- In Haiti, the traditional art of converting oil drums into sculptures is a true mark of both man's imagination and his resourcefulness in the face of dire economic circumstances. Using 55-gallon oil drum cast offs, the artist first removes both ends of the drum. Next, he stuffs the drum with straw, igniting it to burn out any residues. When it has cooled, he slices it down one side and pounds it into a flat metal sheet . With a stick of chalk, the artist then draws his intended design onto the metal. Finally, he applies a hammer and chisel to the task; cutting, shaping, and contouring the piece to its completion
This hand-chiseled cross is an image of simple lines and solid faith. Created by Alaine Etienne, who expresses both so beautifully. Despite losing his house in the 2010 earthquake, his dreams survive and continue to flourish. "I see to reach the highest peak. I remember the power so confident, and it inspires me."
