The Wedding Procession (1994) – Frito Bastien – Original Framed Oil – 41x34 in
 
About the Artwork: "The Wedding Procession" is a grand, cinematic celebration of love, family, and tradition. This 1994 masterpiece captures a joyful bridal party winding through the Haitian countryside, surrounded by pastel homes and fertile hills. Musicians lead the way, evoking the sounds of Konpa and Rara, while guests in vibrant attire dance in a rhythmic display of communal joy. Bastien uses a flattened perspective and lush color to transform a village ceremony into a spiritual experience. This painting is more than a visual delight; it is a cultural artifact of the customs that define rural Haitian life.
 
About the Artist Frito Bastien (b. 1954) is a world-renowned Haitian master. 1 A Pew Fellow and a veteran of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts program, his work is a vital bridge between the "naïve" traditions of his homeland and contemporary narrative art. 2 Having fled political persecution in 1991, Bastien’s canvases often serve as a visual resistance—preserving the beauty and soul of Haiti through memory and imagination.