Michel M. Obin 24"x30" The Ball of the Generals c1980 Oil on Masonite Unframed Painting#16-3-96MFN Category/Haitian Art Books She studied Arts at the

She studied Arts at the "Art Student League" in New York and at "Rockland Center for the Arts

the painting explores themes of identity

Thousands of glimmering sequins are individually sewn by hand making this a tedious and fine task

Carlo Jean-Jacques is recognized for his expressive depictions of Haitian daily life and human intimacy

and balanced composition transforms the figure into a sculptural presence within a calm

Michel M. Obin 24"x30" The Ball of the Generals c1980 Oil on Masonite Unframed Painting#16-3-96MFN Category/Haitian Art Books She studied Arts at theThis refined oil on board painting by Michel M. Obin, titled The Ball of the Generals, portrays an elegant evening dance staged within a grand interior illuminated by soft candlelight and framed by richly colored drapery. A live ensemble performs at the leftcomplete with brass, strings, and keyboardwhile couples in formal attire move across a patterned floor in an atmosphere of ceremony and social pageantry. Obins distinctive narrative precision