Wilson Bigaud

haiti, painter, miracle at cana, moma, centre d'art

Born Jan 29, 1931

Petit-Goâve, Haiti

Passed Away Mar 22, 2010 Petit-Goâve, Haiti

Lifespan 79 years old

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"To paint is to celebrate the bustling life, laughter, and miracles hidden in our everyday village streets."

Archival Overview

Master Haitian painter of the Centre d'Art whose masterpiece 'Miracle at Cana' in the Holy Trinity Cathedral gained global renown.

Biographical Record

Wilson Bigaud was one of Haiti's most technically gifted and celebrated painters, renowned for his vibrant crowd scenes, warm chiaroscuro lighting, and rich storytelling.

Mentored by Hector Hyppolite at the Centre d'Art, Bigaud was selected at just nineteen to paint the monumental mural 'The Marriage at Cana' in the Episcopal Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, depicting the biblical miracle in a bustling Haitian village setting.

His works were acquired by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, solidifying his status as a master of Caribbean figurative art.

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Final Resting Place

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Petit-Goâve Cemetery
Petit-Goâve, Haiti

                         GPS: 18.4333, -72.8667                    

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