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Zéphirin Frantz - Tower of Babel, detail of visionary acrylic painting depicting fantastical figures

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Zéphirin Frantz (b.1968)

Tower of Babel

Name: Tower of Babel
Brand: Zéphirin Frantz
SKU: AA0004

77.5 × 61 cm | 30.5 × 24 in

Acrylic on Board

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The work is signed “Frantz Zéphirin” in the lower right corner.

Sizes:
Frame: 81 × 65.5 cm | 31.9 × 25.8 in
Artwork: 77.5 × 61 cm | 30.5 × 24 in

This imaginative and intricate painting by the renowned Haitian artist Frantz Zéphirin depicts a surreal interpretation of the Tower of Babel. The composition is densely populated with fantastical anthropomorphic figures, snakes, and mythical beings surrounding a central, pyramid-like structure that appears to defy gravity, with figures seemingly floating or falling along its tiers.

The base of the painting features a boat carrying hybrid creatures, including a harpist, set upon stylized water, reinforcing the narrative and dreamlike quality characteristic of Zéphirin’s unique visionary style.

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Zéphirin Frantz

Haitian (b.1968)

Zéphirin Frantz, a celebrated Haitian master born in 1968, is renowned for his mesmerizing, spiritually charged visions that merge Caribbean folklore, Vodou mysticism, and vibrant allegorical storytelling. His intricate compositions pulse with vibrant energy, densely populated with mythical figures, historical icons, and symbolic animals that reflect the resilience, history, and deep cultural heritage of Haiti. Working with meticulous detail and a luminous palette, Frantz transforms the canvas into a sacred space where the spiritual and everyday worlds inextricably intertwine.

Today, Frantz’s works are celebrated internationally, captivating collectors who value authentic Caribbean modernism and profound narrative depth. His unique artistic language bridges traditional Haitian art with contemporary expression, establishing him as a vital voice in modern folk and visionary painting. Through his masterly use of color and striking iconography, Zéphirin Frantz invites viewers into a transcendent realm that honors the spirit and enduring legacy of his homeland.

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