"Repos"

Repos – A Celebration of Rest, Culture, and Inner Stillness

In my original artwork “Repos”—the French word for rest—I invite you into a serene, sacred space where a beautiful ebony woman lies gracefully on a bed of lush purple sheets, symbolizing both royalty and spiritual awakening.

Surrounding her are vibrant mangoes and guinep, native fruits from the Caribbean, which represent the sweet abundance of life, the flavors of Haitian culture, and the grounding presence of nature. Overhead, the Hispaniolan Trogon, the national bird of Haiti, takes flight—an emblem of resilience, freedom, and ancestral pride.

This painting is not just a portrait; it’s a visual meditation on themes of self-care, stillness and identity. The woman’s stillness reflects a deeper invitation to pause amidst the chaos of modern life. Her body and soul are at peace, creating space for gratitude, love, and birth—three hidden words subtly embedded in the canvas, waiting to be discovered by you.

Acrylic, Oil and 24K Gold Leaf on gallery wrapped canvas, 48x48” original painting by Tracy Guiteau, Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. 

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