André Pierre, born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1914, died in 2005. A renowned Vodou priest (houngan) and one of Haiti’s most important religious painters, he dedicated his life to depicting the spiritual world of Haitian Vodou. He joined the Centre d’Art in 1949, where his work quickly gained recognition for its authenticity and depth. Pierre first created artworks inside hollowed gourds used in Vodou rituals, before transitioning to board and canvas while maintaining a strong focus on sacred imagery. His paintings portray Vodou spirits (loa) in their characteristic forms, often accompanied by text identifying the figures and their roles. Deeply connected to his role as a priest, his work serves as both artistic expression and spiritual documentation. A significant part of Pierre’s life was devoted to decorating hounfors (Vodou temples). Although many of these sacred spaces were later destroyed during periods of political unrest, his surviving works remain an essential record of Haiti’s religious and cultural heritage. His paintings are held in major museum collections, including the Figge Art Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Ramapo College collection, and the Wadsworth Atheneum. Today, André Pierre’s works are highly sought after by collectors for their spiritual significance, authenticity, and central role in Haitian art.