About Stéphane
At the heart of Stéphane's artistic journey lies a profound commitment to weaving the rich tapestry of her diverse cultural influences into a visual narrative that speaks to the complexities of the human experience. Through her work, Stéphane invites viewers to explore themes of social justice, Black identity, and the passage of time.
As an artist and educator, Stéphane seeks to cultivate a space where art becomes a vessel for dialogue, a mirror reflecting the kaleidoscope of cultures that have shaped her perspective. Rooted in her Haitian heritage, nurtured in France, and thriving in the United States and Africa, she blends the figurative and abstract to articulate the nuances of multiculturalism and personal resilience.
Whether in the quiet sanctuary of botanical watercolors or the intricate layers of mixed media, Stéphane finds solace in, and channels a slow tactile process. With a background in international affairs and conflict management, she infuses her art with a deep understanding of the human condition, creating pieces that provoke thought and resonate with authenticity.
Guided by core values of curiosity, respect, excellence, and honesty, Stéphane aims to expand her artistic footprint through jewelry designs, product creation and surface patterns. Through every brushstroke and crafted piece, her mission is to inspire reflection, foster connections, and contribute to a world enriched by the beauty of diverse perspectives.
In 2019 she received her Licence d’Arts Plastiques ( BA Visual Arts) from the Ecole des Arts of the Sorbonne University in Paris. At that time she was lucky to be tutored and mentored by the late Martine Nostron, a consummate visual artist, and to learn watercolor techniques with master watercolorist Mireille Pizzano.
In a previous life Stéphane trained in international affairs and worked in that field.
Exhibits
Soulful Panes: Joint public art exhibit, Wheaton Art District, Wheaton MD, February-March 2024
The Third: Joint exhibit of Black female artists, Columbia, MD, October 2023-January 2024
Montgomery Art Society: Seeing the beauty in all things, joint exhibit. Goldman Art Gallery, Rockville, MD, November-December 2023
Montgomery Art Society: Pattern, Texture and Form, joint exhibit, Kensington library, Kensington, MD, October 2023
Riverworks Arts Center, Community Round Table: The Earth that Sustains Us, Beallsville, MD, June 2023
Black Rock Center for the Arts, Freedom joint exhibit, Germantown, MD, May-July 2023
Montgomery College Student Exhibition, Silver Spring, MD, May-June 2023
Riverworks Arts Center, Community Round Table: African-American history and culture, Beallsville, MD, February 2023
Dakar Women’s Group, DWG Art Show, Dakar, Senegal, April 2020