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Lionel St. Eloi

(Haitian, born 1950)

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Object Details

Artist

Lionel St. Eloi

Medium

Stoneware

Dimensions

Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Clara K. Seley

Object
Number

88.064.008

Religion and spirituality figure prominently in Haitian life—in politics and education as well as (…)

Religion and spirituality figure prominently in Haitian life—in politics and education as well as arts and culture. The US Department of State reports that approximately 80% of Haitians identify as Roman Catholic, while the remaining 20% are mostly affiliated with Protestant denominations. Simultaneously, according to this report, “Voodoo is practiced alongside Christianity by a large segment of the population.” Judaism, Islam, Freemasonry, and other beliefs are also extant.In this context, it seems reasonable that certain of these works may embody sacred symbolism—if not relating to Voudou, specifically, then perhaps reflecting broader, more animistic thinking. (“The Best Way to Prepare Bananas: Fruits of the Soul from the Permanent Collection,” curated by Matt Conway and presented at the Johnson Museum June 24-August 13, 2017)

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