Bleuets Vers Thiotte Framed Art Print by Patricia Brintle

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In English, Bleuets Vers Thiotte, translates to "blueberries towards Thiotte." In this colorful piece Patricia Brintle introduces viewers to the lush and beautiful countryside of Thiotte. A town on top of a mountain in the southeast corner of Haiti, Thiotte boasts a wonderful climate in which the community is able to grow crops of beans, cabbage, fruit and coffee. A celebration of the area, its culture and its community, this piece is a colorful pop of culture for any room.

Editors' Note

Born and raised in Haiti, Patricia Brintle’s colorful style reflects her native land. A full-time, self-taught artist, Brintle is fascinated by the history of Haiti and many of her artworks reflect that passion, telling the story of her native land through vivid colors and her distinctive, emotive style. Influenced by personal and social experiences, Patricia’s approach to painting is varied and reflects her feelings at the moment. Her paintings are infused with complex symbolism brought to life through bright and vivid colors as she explores the universality of human emotions in every one of her pieces. “My art reflects life,” she says. Many of Brintle’s works address strong issues such as nuclear disarmament, the Holocaust and the Haitian earthquake. Some of Brintle’s artistic showings, include the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy and the Salon des Artistes Independents at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. The Queens Council on the Arts granted her to create life-size paintings of heroic women of the Haitian Revolution and her commission The Inclusive Icons of the Church of St. Francis Xavier won the Faith and Form 2022 International award for Visual Arts.