Rachelle Scott, a painting inspired by passion and dreams in constant motion

Rachelle Scott is undoubtedly one of the most productive artists of her generation.  For more than thirty years, she has devoted her life to painting, which has become the ideal way for her to express her vision of the world, to share her passions, and to pursue her quest for happiness.

Rachelle Scott's artistic creation is above all a fusion of vibrating energies, plunging art lovers into a constantly evolving world colored with passion and dreams.  The finesse of her textures and her unwavering esthetic conviction, combined with her affinity for joyful landscapes, confers an extraordinary lyrical dimension to her works.  By exploring Rachelle's artistic evolution, we witness the emergence of a new pictorial language that gradually and humbly seeks to amplify and redefine the limits of expressionism.  Within Rachelle Scott's multifaceted universe, painting serves as a catalyst for the raw and immediate expression of deeply personal emotional impulses.

Rachelle Scott's words to describe her work "PESTEL" presented during the exhibition on the subject of Haitian heritage called "Ayiti nan kè m" ("Haiti in my heart") launched on May 1st, 2024 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami, indeed reflect the commitment of a soul endlessly inspired by poetry and humanity, as well as nostalgia and hope.

"My country's little southern harbor, made of blue and sun fires, rural fishing and festivals, picturesque in its beauty and its miseries, proud and pulsating with the songs of waves and drums… a trading post for secondhand items and hope… I paint makeshift boats and sailors, humble and bold fishermen to lay down their magnificence and their resilience on the walls of eternity…

And the sea… from the depths of its breaking waters that surge like steel columns storming the sky, twisted and intrepid algae, defiant to protect its manna of fish with brass scales from outrageous weather and the pollution of men…

Pestel, a mixture of textures, materials and colors, life, tears and troubadours, iron, wood and lights, what could be more intimately authentic to convey to you my respect and wonder of your seabeds to the scrolls of the hills that embrace you!" – Rachelle Scott

Without a doubt, being separated from her homeland  is a significant sacrifice, perhaps one of the most profound ones.  Rachelle Scott’s works, divided between painting and poetry, are a true representation of her personal and intimate connection with specific geographical places.  The artist's unfailing devotion has already breathed life and emotion into places such as Belle-Anse, Pestel, Marigot, Baie-de-Henne, La Gonâve, through canvases illuminating their essence.

From an early age, she, a native of Port-au-Prince, took trips to various cities, making it possible for her to discover the enchantments of her native country.  This sparked in her an early fascination for exploration and, more specifically, a deep passion for observing the minute subtleties of the natural world.  It is worth remembering that her encounter with Solange Gentil and Jean-Claude "Tiga" Garoute from Saint Soleil, followed by her art studies at the University of Massachusetts, not only challenged her creative fervor, but also transformed it into a deliberate way of life for her, serving as a bridge between her artistic spirit and the unsuspected marvels of Mother Nature.

Rachelle's vivacity was also put to the test during a show organized by Carl-Philippe Juste and Rebecca Friedman, during this exhibition.  This show entitled "I'm Little Haiti" was conceived as a celebration of the richness and the diversity of Haitian art, as well as an opportunity for artists to connect, to share their experiences, and to inspire one another.

The "Ayiti nan kè m" ("Haiti in my heart") exhibition is a deep exploration of Haitian heritage through works of art that capture the very essence of the country's culture, history, and traditions.  Rachelle Scott's paintings, with their bold use of bright colors and their detailed depiction of scenes from everyday life in Haiti, bear witness to her deep attachment to her origins and to her desire to preserve the soul of her homeland through her art.

Rachelle is an artist who simultaneously embodies in her pictorial works, the strong emotions of nostalgia and the ineffable beauty of times to come.  Her portfolios amply translate the authenticity of a real enthusiast for colors as well as the consistency of an avid lover of universal literature.  Let us recall in passing that Rachelle has already published a collection that combines painting and poems in perfect harmony.  A work that speaks, inspires conversation, and encourages meditation.

As a committed artist, Rachelle also uses her talent and her reputation to support social and humanitarian causes.  She is involved in projects aiming to improve access to education and healthcare in Haiti.  Her deep conviction in the power of art to inspire change and raise awareness is reflected in her constant commitment to these causes. 

Rachelle Scott continues to evolve as an artist, exploring new techniques and new subjects through her creations.  Her work continues to inspire the admiration and the wonder of art lovers from all over the world, and her contribution to the Haitian and international art scene is undeniably significant.

Rachelle Scott has already participated in group and individual exhibitions.

Recently, in 2020, Rachelle participated in the following exhibitions:

"EXPO-ARTISTAS VIRTUAL 2020" 16th edition from December 15th, 2020 to January 15th, 2021.

"TRAVELING SOULS in Quarantine."  An online group exhibition that began on July 30th, 2020 in which artists from Cuba, Colombia, Central America, South America have participated.

2021 "REZILIANS," a group exhibition in partnership with "Haïti le Printemps de l'Art" at the Haiti Arts Festival from January 13th to 25th, 2021.

Then she successfully presented around thirty works of art in Haiti on the theme of Dream of Traveling (Rêve au Voyage).

In 2022

Between the busts of our builders and over the fireplace, at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, as a symbol of the resilience of a proud people, is "Mar Adentro", a work by Scott presented in September at the RESILIENCE exhibition of five talented artists.

In 2023

She participated with six works, in August in the Miami 2023 Art Auction.

In addition, Rachelle SCOTT  has works on permanent display at Eka & Moor in Madrid, Spain, and in Colombia.

Lord Edwin BYRON