Yves Michaud

Yves Michaud

  • 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

    Yves Michaud was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 27, 1950 He passed away on March 29 2025. He began painting in 1969 with Nehemy Jean. In the mid seventies, he became close friends with the great Haitian impressionist, Carlo Jean-Jacques. They painted side by side in the atelier at the Galerie Monnin in Petionville for the last year or so of Carlo's life. Michaud is a living Haitian master who paints intimate portraits of everyday Haitian life in a most remarkable fashion; he uses body attitude and facial expression to elevate his subjects into an ethereal zone and then brings them to life with his impeccable technique.

    Around the year 2000, Michaud felt the need to refresh himself and began painting in a completely different style and even assumed a new name, Georges Desarmes. As a result, paintings by Yves Michaud are becoming quite scarce.

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Yves Michaud

Michaudj1
12 x 24 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudj5
12 x 16 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudj8
11 x 15 ″ gouache

Yves Michaud

Michaudj9
12 x 16 ″ gouache

Yves Michaud

Michaudj13
8 x 10 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudj14
20 x 24 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudj15
8 x 10 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudj16
12 x 16 ″ Oil on canvas

Yves Michaud

Michaudyvesj11
24 x 30 ″ Oil on canvas