Description
Handcrafted Haitian Folk Art, Leaves Blowing in the Wind Picture Frame-Glass NOT Included Frame Size: 9.5"x11.5"- Inside Opening Size: 6"x4" Artist- Robinson Mervil Robinson Mervil is an expert when it comes to metal picture frames. Birds, bugs, mermaids, flowers, funky designs, you name it, he makes them! Now, he doesn't only do metal frames & his attention to detail is superb, as you can see! His work needs no explanation, it is simply beautiful; however, providing a marketing avenue for the artists is where It's Cactus comes in. Not only do we give the artists access & exposure to the world marketplace, as a member of the Fair-Trade Federation, we ensure that our artists are paid equitably. Additionally, we uphold the highest social & economic standards, & promote long-term sustainability through dialogue, transparency, & respect. Fair trade isn't just a good idea - its the way we do business. We offer a hand up, not a hand out to our artist partners in Haiti. Each sale of their metal sculptures represents a positive step toward a better life. The center of Haitian metal sculpture is the village of Croix-des-Bouquets, where the clanging sound of hammers striking chisels is a constant music. To begin, the artist chalks his design onto the metal. Chisels, dies & a large hammer are used to cut & shape the piece, giving it form & texture. When the highly intricate & physically demanding work is complete & the artist is satisfied with his work, he signs his name boldly with a small chisel & applies a clear, weather-proof coating. The result is a wonderful, fair trade piece of handcrafted art. It's Cactus takes the artists through the next steps. By collaborating with them on design creation, placing orders, paying fair wages, & taking Haitian metal sculptures to the global market, great strides are made in helping the craftsmen of Croix-des-Bouquets help themselves. Guided by cultural respect & conscientious business practice, Beyond Borders & its Haitian artists work toward their mutual goals of uplifting lives. This metal sculpture is meant for display indoors or out, but if you choose to display yours outside, be aware that the protective, weather-proof coating will wear off over time. To keep your sculpture looking just like it did the day you bought it, take five minutes once a year to apply a spray-on clear enamel coating. A few nails & a hammer are all you'll need to hang your sculpture. Look for a place where the design is joined or notched & put the first nail there. Use a second & possibly a third nail, if the piece is large, in other joined or notched design elements within the sculpture to straighten & secure it to the wall. The nails will "disappear" with the piece. Simple as that. Handcrafted Haitian Folk Art, Leaves Blowing in The Wind Picture Frame 9.5"x11.5"
