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Marie-Denise Douyon
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| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City |
| Known for | Painter, Illustrator, Graphic Designer |
Marie-Denise Douyon, born in 1961 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is a talented Canadian painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. Her amazing artwork has been shown in museums and galleries across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Africa.
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About Marie-Denise Douyon
Marie-Denise Douyon was born in Haiti in 1961. When she was young, in 1964, her family moved from Haiti to find a safer place to live. They eventually settled in Morocco in 1966.
Her Education and Return to Haiti
Marie-Denise studied visual arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. After a change in government in Haiti in 1986, Marie-Denise went back to her home country. In the early 1990s, she faced difficulties and was held by the authorities in Haiti. She was released on February 7, 1991, as part of a special release for many people who had been held. Since 1991, Marie-Denise Douyon has lived and worked in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Her Artistic Career
Marie-Denise Douyon's art has been displayed in many places. You can find her work in museums and galleries in Canada, France, the United States, and the Caribbean. In 2004, her art was even shown at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. This was part of a big celebration for the 200th anniversary of Haiti's independence.
What Her Art Means
Marie-Denise often uses old or discarded objects in her art. She does this to help people think about important issues like global warming and how much we buy and throw away. Her artwork also shows her unique background, combining different cultures and her African heritage.
Exhibitions of Her Work
Marie-Denise Douyon has had many art shows, both by herself and with other artists.
Solo Art Shows
- Verdun Cultural Center L'Art à Palabres, (Montreal, 2005)
- Galerie "Aux Trois Mailletz", L'Art à palâbres (Paris, 2003)
- Galerie "Aux Trois Mailletz", L'Art à palâbres (Paris, 2002)
- Maison de la culture Rivière-des-prairies (Montreal, 2002)
- Festival International de la poésie Galerie Nationale de Dakar (Dakar, 2000)
- Château Morange (Saint-Denis, Réunion, 2000)
- Festival d'été de Vancouver (Vancouver, 1998)
- Galerie d'art d'Outremont (Montreal, 1998)
- Galerie Céline Allard (Toronto, 1996)
Group Art Shows
- Black National Fine Art Show, Gallery Bourbon-Lally (Pétion-Ville, Haiti, 2005)
- Inter American Development Bank (Washington, DC, 2004)
- L'Art à Palabres, UNESCO Head Office (Paris, 2004)
- Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien (Port-au-Prince, 1999)
