Myrlande Constant

Myrlande Constant is a Haitian artist renowned for her monumental beaded flags, known as 'drapo,' which she creates using intricate hand-sewn beadwork and sequins on fabric. Her work transforms the traditional Vodou ceremonial flag into a contemporary fine art form, depicting scenes from Haitian mythology, history, and spiritual life with extraordinary complexity and vibrancy. Constant is considered one of the most significant figures in contemporary Haitian art, bringing international recognition to a craft form long associated with religious ceremony.