Yanvalou is a painting by Nicole Jean-Louis which was uploaded on June 11th, 2011.
Yanvalou
This couple is having fun dancing yanvalou. Yanvalou is an Afro-Haitian dance. It is a ritual dance originated in Benin,West Africa. Haitians do not... more
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Title
Yanvalou
Artist
Nicole Jean-Louis
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This couple is having fun dancing yanvalou. Yanvalou is an Afro-Haitian dance. It is a ritual dance originated in Benin,West Africa. Haitians do not need a dancing lesson to move with the rhythm or the beat of the drums. They have it in their blood.
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June 11th, 2011
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Comments (44)
Gull G
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. -- Congratulations on your recent sale of an amazing work!
Marla McPherson
Marvelous happy happy painting Nicole! I can almost hear the music and feel the joyous energy at this amazing party! Outstanding artwork! L/F!
Sally Bosenburg
Nicole, I am so glad you found me because now Ive found you . Your paintings are beautiful ,you just show us the beauty of the human race :) F/L
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
You are welcome to my site Sally! Thank you very much for your wonderful comment! :})
James Brunker
Lovely! Haiti's fascinated me for years, really interesting to see your portrayals of its dances and traditions
Anna Folkartanna Maciejewska-Dyba
What a delightfull place is your gallery! Colors, subjects, the way you paint, everything is gorgeous!
MM Anderson
You work is wonderfully expressive. I can almost hear the music playing in this painting.
Marla McPherson
Another wonderful, fun and fabulous painting Nicole - I agree with all former comments - bravo! L/F
Byron Varvarigos
Nicole, I could get up and do this dance just by looking at your marvelously lively painting! Love it! LF ^.^
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Enthralling Byron! I like that! Thank you very much for your wonderful comment!
Chris Berry
The vibrant colors and folk art qualities of your work are so appealing and full of life, just wonderful.
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Welcome to my site Chris! Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment!
Ann Horn
What a wonderfully joyous scene, Nicole. Your work portrays a strong sense of community, even as the musicians and dancers convey a strong sense of rhythm. f/v