Leah Gordon's documentary "The Sculptors of Grand Rue" features Jean-Claude Saintilus at Fèt Gede, a Haitian festival honoring the dead. Saintilus discusses the role of his artworks in connecting the living with the Vodou spirit world, emphasizing artistic resurrection through sculptures made from skulls. Following his recent passing, Gordon aims to preserve his legacy and ensure recognition for his invaluable contributions, despite his previously overlooked status within Haitian art institutions. The film captures his vibrant spirit and the cultural significance of his art in a unique neighborhood of Port au Prince.
"I can be here today and tomorrow I’m gone, but I will still exist, my spirit will still be here. That is why, when a person dies, I like to take his head and make him live again."
"There was never a feeling that he was acknowledged by the very few art institutions in Haiti," says Gordon, who hopes to make a book of his artworks from the many photographs she has taken.
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