Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper explains how Myrlande Constant’s work reclaims Vodou from its association with Duvalier-era authoritarianism. François Duvalier, or “Papa Doc,” appropriated Vodou symbols—especially Bawon Samdi—for political power and used Vodou practitioners to enforce control. After Duvalier’s fall, grassroots movements worked to cleanse Vodou of this legacy. Constant’s art is part of this effort, reclaiming figures like Bawon Samdi and emphasizing female spirits like Brijit, helping to restore Vodou as a communal, spiritual practice rooted in Haitian culture rather than political oppression.