Myrlande Constant
Myrlande Constant
Myrlande Constant
Bosoucanblanmin, 1998
Seed beads on fabric
50,8 x 50,8 cm
Courtesy of the artist, El-Saieh Gallery, Port-au-Prince, and CENTRAL FINE, Miami
Photo: George Echevarria
Bosoucanblanmin, 1998
Seed beads on fabric
50,8 x 50,8 cm
Courtesy of the artist, El-Saieh Gallery, Port-au-Prince, and CENTRAL FINE, Miami
Photo: George Echevarria


Myrlande Constant (1968, Port-au-Prince. Lives in Port-au-Prince) is a textile artist recognized for her large-scale works known as drapo Vodou. She learned embroidery from her mother in a wedding dress factory, where she developed techniques that she later applied to her flags. Constant creates densely beaded compositions using sequins and beads to depict Vodou spirits, Catholic saints, and scenes of Haitian life. Her work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale (2022) and at institutions such as the Fowler Museum (Los Angeles) and Fort Gansevoort (New York). Her pieces are part of public collections including the Pérez Art Museum (Miami) and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others.