A Legacy of Color and Lineage In the vibrant heart of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, the story of Antoine Obin unfolds as a profound continuation of a storied artistic dynasty. Born into a world steeped in the rich textures of Haitian heritage, Antoine was much more than a solitary creator; he was the custodian of a visual language passed down through blood and brushstroke. As the son of the legendary painter Philomé Obin, his very existence was…
Scroll through Antoine Obin's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Antoine Obin's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.