Guided by Her Words: The Artist’s Titles Inscriptions

Katherine Smith explains how Myrlande Constant incorporates text into her artwork, especially in larger pieces. These texts, often resembling biblical tablets, serve as powerful narrative tools that guide the viewer’s interpretation. In one example, Constant writes directly about the pain and loss of the 2010 earthquake, marking the exact date and time to memorialize the tragedy and its impact.

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  • Katherine Smith wearing a green top, with a piece of a Myrlande Constant artwork visible behind her

    Katherine

    Smith

    Former Curatorial and Research Associate of Haitian Arts

    Fowler Museum at UCLA