The Gazette Feature - February 5th , 2021

Excerpt from Interview

“Having lived in Canada my whole life, I’ve really only experienced Haiti through my mother and grandmother’s eyes,” she explains. “So, taking the time to learn its history and its historical figures, understanding how Haitian civilization has evolved over time, really helped me orient myself. As a diaspora, we are always floating between two worlds. And for me, as an artist, I always had this duality in mind and this question: Can I really talk about Haiti without having been there? I’m almost scared to talk about it because I haven’t really experienced it. But, at the same time, it’s a part of me.”

Read (English) :https://www.uottawa.ca/gazette/en/news/alumna-paints-broader-picture-haitian-history-and-culture

Read (French):https://www.uottawa.ca/gazette/fr/nouvelles/celebrer-lhistoire-culture-haitiennes-travers-lart-laurena-fineus