Provisions (2005) – Frito Bastien – Original Oil on Canvas – 28x22 in
 
About the Artwork "Provisions" is a vibrant tribute to the rhythm of Haitian rural life and the dignity of everyday labor. The painting depicts a man moving with purpose along a sunlit road, pushing a wooden cart overflowing with a local harvest. Each item—from the breadfruit and bananas to the pumpkins and coconuts—is rendered with meticulous detail, honoring the abundance of the land.
 
The bold contrast of the subject’s red shirt against the deep tropical greens creates a visually striking composition. This work serves as a reminder of the ancestral knowledge and physical effort required to provide for a community. It is a timeless meditation on gratitude and "dignity in motion."
 
About the Artist Frito Bastien (b. 1954) is a Haitian master artist and recipient of the Pew Fellowship. His work is characterized by the Haitian Naïve tradition, using memory and imagination to preserve the soul of his homeland. Since his exile to Philadelphia in 1991, Bastien has become a celebrated muralist and fine artist, known for weaving themes of resilience and cultural identity into his luminous canvases.