Grand Dames
Eric Girault's paintings are full of light and sparkle and that sparkle is who he is,
this painting is part of a large series of formally grand mansions built from the spoils of
the sugar trade on the island of Haiti, Eric Girault has captures the last
remains of these grand dames, each one reflecting their former owners fond memory
and grand style -- there is nothing sadder than
a dear house falling apart from neglect and disrepair -- and so Girault has from
memory and those remains still standing has given us a wonderful record of someones
wonderful creations and old friend. Eric Giraults paintings are in a wonderful open air
style of broad strokes of light and magic.