Georges Desarmes

Georges Desarmes

  • Artist’s Statement

    Yves Michaud was a rare artist who mastered two distinct styles—each rich in narrative, detail, and cultural
    pride. One of his styles was bold and expressive, filled with vibrant colors and dynamic scenes that celebrated
    everyday life and the rhythms of Haitian culture. The other, more delicate and refined, revealed a philosophical
    side—thoughtful compositions infused with symbolism and spiritual depth.
    Born in Port-au-Prince, Michaud’s passion for art emerged at a young age. He was influenced by both
    traditional Haitian aesthetics and global movements, allowing him to forge a path that was both rooted in
    heritage and uniquely his own. His work has been exhibited in galleries across the world, and his paintings hang
    in the homes of collectors who appreciate his ability to capture the soul of Haiti on canvas. Expressions Galerie
    d’Art is proud to have in its permanent collection artworks by Yves Michaud AKA Georges Desarmes.
    Beyond his paintings, Michaud was a mentor and advocate for young Haitian artists, encouraging them to
    explore their identities and embrace the richness of their culture. He believed in the power of art as a form of
    resistance, healing, and celebration.
    As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. Yves Michaud’s work will continue to
    inspire, educate, and move us—reminding us of the beauty, resilience, and complexity of Haitian life.

  • Biography

    Michaud, Yves AKA Georges Desarmes
    January 27, 1950- March 29, 2025

    Yves Michaud was born in 1950 in Port-au-Prince. In 1969, he entered the Beaux Arts Academy and studied for a year. He then began to work with Nehemy Jean who encouraged him to pursue an artistic career.

    Michaud met Carlo Jean-Jacques at the Galerie Monnin, who taught him the technical aspects of composing a painting. In his work, he touches upon all the genres of Haitian art.

    In 1971 Yves became a member of Les Nouvellists founded by Scordilis, but left them shortly afterwards to work on his own. He then set up a studio in Leogane where he is inspired by rural Haitian life. He has been working for the Galerie Monnin since 1989.
    Since 1998, Michaud has started a new style that captures unique images of Haitian life in the palette of bright and rich hues with which it is naturally composed and signed them Georges Desarmes.

  • Exhibitions


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Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj77
16 x 20 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj87
18 x 36 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj100
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj108
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj120
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj123
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj124
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj125
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

LANDSCAPE / Desarmesj129
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj140
16 x 20 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj141
16 x 20 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj164
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj165
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj177
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj198
9 x 12 ″ acrylic on board

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj204
9 x 12 ″ acrylic on board

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj206
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj207
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

BOAT SCENE / Desarmesj216
12 x 16 ″ Acrylic on canvas

Georges Desarmes

Desarmesj224
20 x 24 ″ Acrylic on canvas