Gerard was born near where he spent the rest of his life, in Montagne Noire, above Petionville, Haiti. The date of his birth is in dispute.
" Gérard was of those beings who make the impression of being eternal.
I was sad to learn the news that Gerard Fortuné, the playful, prolific and much loved Haitian naif artist passed away on December 8th, 2019.
Gérard Fortuné - Signed copy
Gael Monnin, Pascale Monnin
Published by Collection Monnin
Petionville, Haiti
2014
112 pages
The first and only monograph on this much-loved Haitian artist.
Copy signed by the artist. Limited supply available.
Gérard Fortuné
Gael Monnin, Pascale Monnin
Published by Collection Monnin
Petionville, Haiti
2014
112 pages
The first and only monograph on this much-loved Haitian artist.
Indigo Arts Gallery celebrates the artistic genius and the indomitable spirit of the Haitian people, with a continually changing collection of Haitian paintings.
The title comes from the traditional Haitian Kreyol call and response greeting. “Onè!" calls the greeter, meaning "honor!" The response is "Respè!" - "respect".
Gerard Fortuné (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Oil on canvas (20" x 24"), c.1990's
$375
Gerard Fortuné to Ohio
The shipping tube just arrived. This is definitely the best of my four Gerard Fortune paintings.
Thanks and all best
J - Ohio