Murat Brierre

Place: Mirebalais

Born: 1938

Death: 1988

Biography:

Murat Brierre or Murat Briere (1938–1988) was one of Haiti's principal metal sculptors and was known for his recycling of surplus oil drum lids. He was born in Mirebalais, Haiti in 1938 and died in Port-au-Prince in 1988. Brierre was influenced by George Liautaud, but his work acquired its own highly experimental style, often focusing on multi-faceted and conjoined figures, fantastically personified elements, and unborn babies visible within larger creatures. He is considered one of the major Haitian sculptors and is known for his narrative works that link figures together.