Jacques Richard Chery

Place: Cap-Haitian

Born: 1928

Biography:

Jacques-Richard Chery is a world-famous Haitian painter, born on February 2, 1928, in Cap-Haitian, Haiti. He always painted as a young man, but to support himself he worked first as a barber, then opened a gas station in the Artibonite region. Chery's works have been reproduced in Vogue, Time Magazine, and many books and publications on Haitian art. He has had exhibitions in London, Spoletto, Modena, New York, Paris, and other cities around the world. Chery's paintings often depict scenes of Haitian life and culture, and his work is highly regarded for its vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.