Gérard Valcin, a late Haitian artist born in Port-au-Prince in 1925, made an indelible mark on the art world before his passing on May 15, 1988. Overcoming the challenges of poverty, he began his career as a tile setter, a job that not only supported his burgeoning painting career but also profoundly influenced his artistic style. His paintings are characterized by the precise geometrical arrangements of figures, blades of grass, and trees that reflect his early experiences. In 1950, Valcin joined the prestigious Centre d’Art and quickly solidified his status as one of Haiti’s most significant second-generation artists, rising to icon status. His work, often infused with voodoo imagery, is a testament to his vibrant imagination. Valcin’s connections in the art world included Dewitt Peters, his half-brother Pierre-Joseph Valcin, and his nephew Favrange Valcin (Valcin II). As a mentor, he shaped the careers of several artists, including Madsen Mompremier, Dieudonné Rouanez, and Louis Joseph. Today, Valcin’s artwork commands respect and is housed in esteemed permanent collections such as the Musée d’Art Nader and the Musée d'Art Haitien du Collège Saint-Pierre in Port-au-Prince, along with the Milwaukee Museum of Art and the Waterloo Museum of Art in Iowa. He played a crucial role in key exhibitions of naïve painting organized by Oto Bihalji-Mérin, showcasing his work in notable museums across England, Germany, Zagreb, and Paris, as well as exhibitions organized by Georges S. Nader in Caracas, Santo Domingo, and New Jersey. Valcin’s contributions earn him a prominent place in Bihalji-Mérin's authoritative book “Masters of Naïve Art.” (Source: Peintures Haitiennes, Editions Delroisse, VILO)