Myrlande Constant

Haitian, born 1968

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This is a painting of a figure with three dogs. The painting shows a central figure seated on the ground with three dogs surrounding them in various positions. The background is rendered in dark tones, emphasizing the bright colors of the figure's attire and the dogs. The central figure is adorned with a multicolored polka-dot outfit and a large purple hat. The dogs are stylized: one is golden and sits in an embrace with the figure, another is white, positioned above, and the third has a white and black spotted coat. Words and shapes appear around the image, incorporated into the composition. The style of the image suggests influences from folk art traditions.
Myrlande Constant, Moudongue Massai, n.d., beads and sequins on fabric, Gift of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, 2023.43.3

Moudongue Massai

Myrlande Constant · n.d. · beads and sequins on fabric ·  Accession ID  2023.43.3

This work depicts a large, bat-like figure with outstretched wings. The figure appears to sparkle, its black body outlined with gray. It has a red mouth, a red stomach, red boots, and a green snake wrapped around its neck. In one hand it holds a long sword, and in the other it holds a decapitated head by the hair. The head is white with red lips. The background is white. Below the wings of the creature, near the bottom left and right corners, are two colorful, symmetrical patterns or insignias. There is text at the top of the piece, and the word "Constant" in the bottom left corner. The material of the work appears to be small, colorful beads, giving it the textured appearance of a mosaic. The beads all reflect the light slightly differently.
Myrlande Constant, Guede Djable 2 Cornes, n.d., beads and sequins on fabric, Gift of Beverly and John Fox Sullivan, 2023.43.2

Guede Djable 2 Cornes

Myrlande Constant · n.d. · beads and sequins on fabric ·  Accession ID  2023.43.2

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