His name is cited in major Haitian art books and his paintings are on permanent exhibit at Musée d’Art Nader in Haiti
and was employed by the Agriculture Department’s school construction division from 1962 to 1975
cradling mask-like visages rendered in earthy browns
the late Haitian artist Pétion Savain
“ says Gerald Alexis about Obas in his book "Peintres Haitiens"
Wooley Abelard 48"x15.5" Birds 1978 Oil on Canvas Unframed Painting #2RS 17.50"x15" His name is cited inThis vibrant vertical painting by Haitian artist Wooley Abelard, Birds, is a celebration of natures abundance and harmony. The composition is alive with detailflamingos, pelicans, and a kaleidoscope of smaller birds mingle among flowering branches, butterflies, and lush greenery. Abelards delicate brushwork and vivid palette create a rhythmic, almost symphonic interplay of color and form, a hallmark of his artistry. The artwork is from a private