Myrlande Constant: Textile Artist

Myrlande Constant is a Haitian-born artist whose captivating and emotive works have earned her recognition and acclaim throughout the art world. Constant's journey as a creator began at a young age when she started drawing on walls and scraps of paper around her home in Port-au-Prince. She later attended the renowned Ecole Nationale des Arts in Haiti, where she honed her skills in painting, drawing, and sculpture.

Known for incorporating symbols of mythology and folklore into her art, Constant’s work with Drapo, a traditional Haitian art form that involves the creation of intricate and colorful cloth tapestries, is breathtaking in its detail, craftsmanship, and scale. 

Earlier this Winter, Fort Gansevoort exhibited a collection of Constant’s Drapo work receiving rave reviews from critics and art enthusiasts alike.

Myrland Constant's art is a powerful tool for promoting social justice, gender equality, and cultural awareness. Her work often explores themes related to the struggles and injustices faced by marginalized communities, particularly in Haiti. Through her use of vivid colors, intricate patterns, and powerful symbolism, Constant's art celebrates Haitian culture and traditions, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions and promoting a more nuanced understanding of Haitian society and history.