Jean Jacques Dessalines

This painting honors Jean Jacques Dessalines, a revolutionary leader whose legacy shaped the birth of Haiti. History often labeled him uncivilized, a narrative written by those threatened by his refusal to submit to colonial rule. This work challenges that framing, presenting Dessalines not as history distorted him, but as a strategist, a liberator, and a man driven by the uncompromising demand for freedom.

The painting invites viewers to reconsider who defines civility and whose voices are preserved, positioning Dessalines as a symbol of resistance, sovereignty, and unapologetic self determination.