Portrait of a Haitian girl - Limited Edition 1 of 6 Photograph

This series was made at the orphanage Saint-Joseph Ouvrier de Saint-Michel de l’Attalaye, where I stayed for a couple of weeks. It was just before the passage of the devastating hurricane Matthew. The celebration of the first and solemn communion is very important in Haiti. People are religious and very superstitious at the same time. Celebrating communion is celebrating a milestone in their lives. People are very poor in Haiti. Children who are staying in this orphanage have at least two meals a day and a bed to sleep in. They have the opportunity to celebrate their first and solemn communion. But you don’t have to expect a glamour party. It is very austere. And of course, everybody is looking forward. A pig is slaughtered, the girls are doing their hair, the orphanage is being cleaned. On the big day, the children are nicely dressed. The priest comes from the village to the orphanage, some neighbors are invited. One particular space of the orphanage is decorated with balloons, white sheets, and plants. It is an unforgettable and emotional moment. The profit I make on these photos goes to these children - LIMITED EDITION #1 TO 6 - With a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist and numbered. - All prints are numbered and signed by me in verso - All large format prints are printed with margins (added to the image dimensions) - Location: Haiti - Original will be printed on a stunning Hahnemühle art paper. - This work will be shipped rolled in a secure tube. - Please feel free to ask about other sizes: more formats are available. - Please contact curator@saatchiart.com for more details