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Femme
Samdi
In this piece, Samdi presents a commanding, introspective figure rendered with sculptural depth and emotional restraint. Her gaze, turned slightly upward beneath a gesture of contemplation, radiates both weariness and strength. Samdi's brushwork fuses realism and abstraction: the body emerges through planes of umber, sienna, and turquoise, while subtle lavender and gold glints suggest inner illumination. The artist's palette and composition recall modernist portraiture yet remain deeply rooted in Afro-Caribbean identity and resilience. The stripped background isolates the subject in psychological space, transforming her into an emblem of endurance and reflection. This piece is not just a portrait - it is a meditation on the lived experience of dignity under pressure, rendered with monumental intimacy.
Price
$9,000
About the Artist
Samdi
SAMDI is a contemporary Haïtian artist based in Port-au-Prince, Haïti. His work is described by the artist as Sen Soley. Painting from a rhythm. A space where self is looking inwards and possibilities are endless. His work consists of cubist style portraits and a semi abstract approach to figuration. Self exploration and the understanding of the spirit as a human in this space are at the core of SAMDI's artistic practice. His work can reflect deep emotional trauma and at the same time express the beauty of love. The artist lets the audience be the author of their experience as they have to search inwards to make sense of what they are viewing or feeling. SAMDI has had numerous international group exhibitions. Some of those include CORNERSTONE (Paris Texas LA Gallery (Downtown Los Angeles, California 2018), Carifesta (Trinidad and Tobago National Museum and Art Gallery, Trinidad 2018), Roots of The Spirit (Artserve Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2019.), Surface Issues (MOCA Miami, North Miami, FL 2019), Between Walls and Worlds (Stanek Gallery Miami, FL 2025)
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