Gazebo (2007) – Frito Bastien – Original Oil on Wood – 20x24 in
 
About the Artwork "Gazebo" is a serene and meditative work that captures a white garden structure nestled within a bower of lush, pink flowering trees. Painted on wood—a medium that nods to Bastien's background in fine carpentry—the piece radiates peace and stillness. The deliberate, soft tones of the pink petals create a warm embrace around the gazebo, transforming a simple garden view into a sacred space for rest. It is a timeless portrait of beauty that balances structured architecture with the wild, blooming energy of nature.
 
About the Artist Frito Bastien (b. 1954) is a Haitian master artist whose work is deeply rooted in the Haitian Naïve tradition. A Pew Fellow and a veteran of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts program, Bastien often paints from memory, blending the landscapes of his childhood in Jacmel with his experiences in the United States. His technical skill in cabinetmaking and carpentry often informs his choice of materials and the structural precision found in his fine art.