Vilaire Poisson is a Haitian painter born on April 11, 1953, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He received his early education at Ovide Joseph Dumarsais Estimé Primary School and continued his studies through the sixth year at Lycée Philippe Guerrier High School.Poisson began painting in 1968, developing his artistic practice under the guidance of Louverture Poisson. His early work is rooted in a realist tradition, reflecting careful observation and a structured approach to composition. This foundation enabled him to depict scenes of Haitian life with clarity and narrative focus, aligning with the broader figurative painting movement in Haiti during the late 20th century. His work has been documented in Haiti: Voodoo to Modern Riviera by John Allen Franciscus (p. 145), situating him within the published narrative of Haitian art and its evolving modern expression. Poisson’s paintings often emphasize everyday subjects, rendered with a disciplined hand and attention to form, contributing to the rich diversity of Haitian artistic production beyond purely naïve or decorative styles.