SHAKESPEARE GUIRAND
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BIOGRAPHY
Shakespeare GUIRAND was born in Port-au-Prince. As a young boy, he discovered his penchant for the arts. However, the political climate in Port-au-Prince forced many including Shakespeare to escape the scene. He went on a cultural journey in Fonds des Nègres, Haiti where he taught history and zealously served his community for six years. He contributed actively to the Alphabetization Mission. A passionate athlete, he shared his passion for soccer by coaching at the Elementary school of Baron. He donated a soccer field so the children of the community could play.
Shakespeare GUIRAND was born in Port-au-Prince. As a young boy, he discovered his penchant for the arts. However, the political climate in Port-au-Prince forced many including Shakespeare to escape the scene. He went on a cultural journey in Fonds des Nègres, Haiti where he taught history and zealously served his community for six years. He contributed actively to the Alphabetization Mission. A passionate athlete, he shared his passion for soccer by coaching at the Elementary school of Baron. He donated a soccer field so the children of the community could play.
After finding enlightenment in Fonds des Nègres, Shakespeare migrated to the United States where he started to paint. He continues his works as a community activist by joining the Universal Peace Federation and obtains the title of an ambassador of peace.
His futuristic nature also lures him to innovative jazz as well as Racine (Haitian traditional genre of music) but painting has become the only form of art that gives true meaning to his life and to his freedom.
Shakespeare GUIRAND lives in Brooklyn, New York.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
Oct. 2008 Brooklyn Public Library, Caribbean Literacy & Cultural Center , NY
2006-2008 Saje Lounge, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibitions
2003-2004 Five Spot, Atlanta, GA
Nov. 2008 The International Caribbean Art Fair (ICAFair), New York, NY
AFFILIATIONS
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), member
Brooklyn Arts Council Inc (BAC), member
Cultural Caribbean Guide (Gens de la Caraïbe), featured artist
Artist Biography
L'Artelier Art Studio
