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BIOGRAPHY
Master Storyteller, Illustrator
Charlot Lucien, founder and co-director of the Haitian
Artists Assembly of Massachusetts, has established himself as a
master storyteller since the release of his first CD, "Ti Oma" (2001) and numerous
storytelling performances. His work has been praised by critics in
Haiti and in the Diaspora as a sure continuation of the legacy of
Haiti's most famous storytellers, among them Maurice Sixto and
Jean-Claude Martineau. Lucien has released two other CDs,
"Ti Cyprien" (2003) and
"Grann Dede" (2007) in
which he evokes the plight of Haiti's disfranchised people with
depth and humor and muses with wit and elegance on what he calls
"redundancy in absurdity" in some quarters of Haiti's elite.
In Montréal, with mentor
poet and master storyteller Jean-Claude Martineau (Koralen),
cultural hostess Magy Metéllus, and legendary singer Joe Trouillot,
83.
Lucien tells stories for diverse audiences
in three languages -Creole, English, French- and his performances
usually include a "Krik? Krak!" session - traditional Haitian
riddles- and traditional Haitian folktales that takes the audience
in a creative folkloric journey.
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“Caustique, très
observateur, et un grand talent pour construire un texte… En
écoutant les textes, on a l’impression de vivre ce qui se
passe! C’est le plaisir d’écrire et de
créer magistralement” Mona Guérin,
dramaturge, Haiti
Charlot Lucien lage yon klorat sou
chimen oraliti Kreyol Ayisyen-an. Zèv sa-a se yon tranch teyat
vivan… Mwen damou four pou “Strategie Epidermique de Classe”
la… Haiti en Marche, Jan
Mapou
Dans la manière de Sixto, sur scène
et sur CD, commence à se manifester une relève, dont Charlot
Lucien que j’ai vu et entendu en prestation au Vermont, me
semble le plus authentiquement enligné sur la lodyans.
Georges Anglade, Montréal dans “L’espace
d’une génération”
Lucien se révèle
une étoile montante qui vient d’entrer par la grande porte
dans un genre dont la tradition d’excellence ne semble pas
devoir s’accommoder de demi-mesures… Le Nouvelliste,
Dr.Ludovic Comeau,
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As an artist and an illustrator, Lucien has
participated in group exhibits and illustrated magazines, newspapers
(Le Nouvelliste, Haiti en March, Regards 2000, INAGHEI Actuel, Haiti
Libérée, etc.) and books. He is the author of two volumes, "Ces Grosses Têtes de l'Actualité, Vol. I
& Vol. II" (sub title: "Our Comedians:
Surrealism in Haitian Politics"). "Our
Comedians", a compilation of national and
international political personalities, is often presented on Power
Point, engaging the audience in an innovative process of learning
about Haiti's complex landscape.
Paintings by Charlot
Lucien
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LINKS:
Charlot Lucien web site in
French with selected poems and writings can be viewed
at:
http://www.mioch.net/html/lucien.html
http://www.mioch.net/html/lucien_haiti.html
http://www.mioch.net/html/poetesalaune.html
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Toussaint Louverture
on his horse Bel Argent, by Charlot Lucien, 1988
Lucien frequently presents conferences on
Haiti's culture and history and has performed in various venues in
Miami, Boston, Connecticut, Tampa, New York, Chicago, Paris,
Guadeloupe, Vermont and Haiti. His work and cultural endeavors have
been reviewed and praised in numerous newspapers, including The
Boston Globe, Le Nouvelliste, The Boston Haitian Reporter, Journal
of Haitian Studies, Haitian Times, Haitian Press Network, Haiti en
Marche, etc.
Lucien is also a Contract Manager and a Quality
Assurance Coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health, working with various programs on standards and protocols
designed to provide quality support services to people living with
HIV.
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GALLERY
Charlot Lucien -- Haitian-American
Artist, Illustrator and Caricaturist
Le danseur au tambou Toussaint on Horse
Passivity Status of the Statue Toussaint for
the Joux Weight of Slavery Click on images for larger version. Go to
link for more paintings and illustrations. All images Copyright
1997-2004 by Charlot Lucien
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PROGRAMS, LECTURES
AND CONFERENCES
Length of presentations or sessions may vary
from 20 to 40 to 60 mn. (plus Q&A), depending on requests and
overall format. Storytelling
1-Krik Krak? Haitian Stories /
"Lodyans"/ (In Creole)
(Interactive presentation; mature
audience, in Haitian Creole only)
" From Lucien's CD "Ti
Oma"
" From Lucien's CD "Ti Cyprien, Doktè Ya Bezwen"
" From
Lucien's CD "Grann Dede"
2-Krik Krak? Haitian Stories and
Riddles (Creole, English and French)
(Interactive
presentation; Family audience, young audience)
" Traditional
folktales
" Haitian riddles
CONFERENCES AND
PRESENTATIONS:
1-Haitian and Black Americans: Intriguing
Connections (Mature audience, On Power Point)
2-Universality and Modernity of Haitian Hero Toussaint
Louverture (Mature audience; can be adapted to younger audiences)
3-Haiti: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (Mature audience; on
Power Point)
4-Once Upon a Time: Evolution and Impact of Haitian Painting
(Mature audience, Power Point presentation with dozens of
illustrations)
5-Haiti Through Stories and its History (Interactive
presentation for mature audience, On Power Point/overhead) " Using
caricatures, a presentation of local and international leaders
involved in Haiti's political evolution in the last forty years
6-About Haitian Cultural Identity and Pride (Interactive
presentation for young audiences, On Power Point) " Definitions of
culture and its manifestations; elements of pride in Haitian history
and culture that helps build cultural bridges and acceptance
FEES
(Lectures, Workshops &
Residencies)
$500 for first 45-60 minute performance
/presentation
$400 for libraries and nonprofit community
groups
$250 for each additional performance on the
same day and location
$1000 per day for teacher and classroom
workshop combinations
$300 for each additional guest
artist
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TOURS SELECTION:
UPCOMING, PAST…
March 10,
2007
CD Release: Haitian Women's
Stories, Through Women's Eyes
Artists: Charlot Lucien and guest
artist Toto Laraque
Commentaries: Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph;
Dr. Ludovic Comeau Jr.,
Poetry Recital: Danielle Georges,
Jeannie Boggard,
Performances: Marcus Plaisimond, IDI, Mirlande
R. Butler
Sheraton Hotel, 37 Forbes Road, Braintree
Sat. March
10, 2007, 7PM
Call Artisans' World Gallery
617-852-6436 for
tickets reservations
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November 4, 2006
Robbins Library, Arlington
MA
Haitian
Storytelling afternoon with Charlot
Lucien
Arlington Town Hall
730 Massachusetts
Avenue, Arlington, MA
Organized by by the Robbins Library
Children's Services Department
for:
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October 28, 2006
Le Conseil Général de
Guadeloupe
Creole Storytelling
Night, 3rd Edition
(Pwan tiban-la, sizé
!)
Habitation La Ramée (Sainte-Rose).
Featuring storytellers
and musicians from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Sainte Lucia,
Dominique.
Guadeloupe, Habitation La Ramée, in Sainte
Rose
International Festival of Creole Storytelling audience,
Guadelooupe, Habitation La Ramée, Oct.
07
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April 7, 2006
Librairie Toussaint
Louverture
Vente signature, récital de
poésie
Hosts:
Carline Saintvil, Eric and Ketly
Sauray
Librairie Toussaint Louverture
29 Rue Claude Tillier,
75012 Paris
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February 21, 2006
Black History Month Through Haitian
Eyes
Tamboo Restaurant
Main Street,
Brockton, MA
Featuring Charlot Lucien presenting
"Haitians and
Black Americans: Intriguing Connections"
Storytelling,
Riddles
Featured Artists: Mackendal, Underscore, from The
Maroons,
With Mackendal, left and Underscore, right from the
Maroons, Feb 2006
Hosts: Charlot Lucien, Jenny Elie
Honorary
Committee
Jacques Borges, City of Brockton
Riche Zamor,
Haitian Multi Service Center, Executive Director
Mark Frey,
Brocton Connections, Executive
Director
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February 11, 2006
Midwest Association of
Haitian American Women (MAHAW - Chicago)
Celebrating Black History
Month
An Evening of Reflextions and
Haitian Storytelling With guest artist: Charlot Lucien And courtesy
Guest: Dr. Ludovic Comeau Jr., St. James Hall, 29th St. and Wabash
Ave. - Chicago IL 60616 Contact: Monique J.B. Germain: 312-842-2475
Acclaimed Boston-based Haitian storyteller Charlot Lucien will
present stories from his CDs, "Ti Oma" and "Ti Cyprien" and offer a
slide presentation of "Intriguing Connections: Haitians and Black
Americans Through History". Joining Charlot Lucien is Dr. Ludovic
Comeau Jr., a leading critic and reviewer of the Haitian
storytelling movement, presenting some of the works of the late
Haitian master storyteller, Maurice A. Sixto (1919-1984), who lived
for a while in Chicago.
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November 19, 2005
Movement of Independent Haitians for
Reconstruction
3rd Annual
Convention
Featured artist: Charlot Lucien
Guest artist:
Marcus Plaisimond
Contact: Ella Turenne
The Sugar Bar, 254
West 72nd St. Manhattan, New
York
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Saturday November 26, 2005
Brockton Public
Library
CD
signing and storytelling performance
Guest artists:
Joseph Chéry,
Jean Dauphin, Ewald Delva, Marcus Plaisimond
Brockton Public
Library, 304 Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
Contact: Lucia Shannon
508-580-7890 x201
Thursday, Nov 17, 2005
Ferguson Library,
CT
HAITI: Through Stories and its History with Charlot
Lucien
Guest journalist: Marcus Plaisimond
(Haiti à travers
des histoires et son Histoire)
Book, CD Signing and Retrospective
of Haiti's last three decades (1970-2004)
Ferguson Library South
End Branch
34 Woodland Ave, Stamford, Ct 06902
203-964-1000
ext.280
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November 29, 2004, 11 AM
Salem State
College
"Haiti Then and
Now"
Salem State College Haiti
Bicentennial Event
Veterans Hall, Campus Center, Salem State
College
With special guest artists and curator Carey
Dardompre
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July 2, 2004
Galerie Nader
Haitian Heritage Museum
fundraising
Guest Artist: Charlot
Lucien
Galerie D'art Nader, 1911 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral
Gables, FL
Contact: Myriam
Nader
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