Artist Mansour Masse has a new exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, with his acrylic paintings displayed on the 1 st and 3 rd floors. The series, titled Market of Lights, presents vivid scenes of Haitian culture, featuring street vendors, market activity and everyday moments rendered with strong light and shadow. The works are described as lifelike and aim to honor the resilience and dignity of the people depicted.
Masse cites the influence of Caravaggio’s use of chiaroscuro and says his process begins with memory and observation of Haitian life, simplifying scenes to focus on composition and light. He also created a related series called Pages of Hope for the library, intended to reflect stories of resilience and hope. Among the pieces in Market of Lights, the painting Uncertainty, showing a woman at a doorway, is noted as his favorite.
Press release issued by Orange County Library System:
https://ocls.org/ocls-blog/market-of-lights-mansour-masse/
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