Haitian Garden Art - "Handmade in Haiti” Wall Sculptures

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Would you like a piece of art that looks great either inside or out, while aiding impoverished villages and reusing a waste product? Your purchase will indeed be a win, win, win! read on…….

These wall sculptures are a mark of both man’s imagination and his resourcefulness in the face of dire economic circumstances. Each piece is completely handmade and signed by the artist.

Using 55 gallon oil drum cast offs, the artist first removes both ends of the drum, preserving those pieces for smaller sculptures. 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 piece of metal “canvas”. 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. Completed pieces are then lacquered so that they may be hung either inside or outdoors.

When purchasing these hand crafted items you can be assured that the artists have been fairly compensated. Your purchase will support socially aware and environmentally sound trade practices.

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