Queen Conch Shell is a painting by Nicole Jean-Louis which was uploaded on November 12th, 2011.
Queen Conch Shell
The Queen Conch Shell is a large, strong, and beautiful adult shell of the queen conch. It is also known as, the Pink Conch; in French, it is known... more
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Title
Queen Conch Shell
Artist
Nicole Jean-Louis
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
The Queen Conch Shell is a large, strong, and beautiful adult shell of the queen conch. It is also known as, "the Pink Conch"; in French, it is known as, "Le Strombe"; in Haitian Creole, it is known as, "Lambi"
The Queen Conch is found in the following places: warm shallow waters, sea grass beds, coastal meadows, outer reefs or sand flats. They are herbivores. They eat algae.
The Queen Conch Shell has been used as a wind instrument by blowing into the shell as if it were a trumpet or a blowing horn.
The Queen Conch Shell has historical values to Haitians:
During slavery, it was used by overseers to call the slaves to start their 18 hr day work from 6:00 AM to midnight.
During slave rebellions, it was used to communicate from hill to hill. It was also used to alert slaves from impendent danger and the need to assemble.
Today, the symbol of the Queen Conch Shell represents: freedom from slavery, strength, and resilience of Haitians.
In my painting, a fugitive slave is shown communicating to faraway slaves behind the hills.
Uploaded
November 12th, 2011
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Comments (44)
Anne Ditmars
Interesting story about this 'Queen Conch Shell' Nicole! Thank you for including it in your description! I like that name 'Lambi'. Beautiful painterly painting with meaning and color. Following your artworks!
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much, Anne, for your wonderful comment, and thank you very much for following my artworks!
AnnaJo Vahle
Wonderful subject...beautifully painted, Nicole. I like your description. The lash marks and the posture make this quite powerful. f/v
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Dear Nicole, I came back to admire this work of art again. You have so many fascinating and well done paintings on your site. Thank you for your gracious comments today. F/V
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
You are welcome, Anne-Elizabeth! Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your very positive comment!
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Nicole, This beautiful painting and the story behind it not only educated me, it touched me deeply. I hope all is well with you and your family. Good wishes to you always, Anne F/V
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much Anne. Everyone is fine, thank you. Thank you for the good wishes, Anne!
Carol Senske
Hi, Nicole:>) I was watching Petko's video and noticed this painting - the scars stood out yet the man is strong and straight. It's sad that mankind can be so cruel yet the individual spirit and bravery wins out! Perhaps calling this painting beautiful isn't the right word, but it is beautiful in the way it shows an unbending spirit to be free. You are remarkable:>). On a less serious note, I hope your daughter and grandson are thriving, and I hope we will soon be treated to a painting of the little guy. V/F
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much, Carol! I value your comment. My daughter and grandson are doing well. I will surely paint the little guy some time soon.
Gloria Ssali
wow this takes your breath away gorgeous painting Nicole you present culture so well bravo
Ken Day
Beautiful work as always Nicole. Sound the Queen Conch Shell, let freedom ring and keep hope alive for all man kind. Less keep hold of past so we loose hold of the futures.
Becky Kim
I love all your works. they are so sweet, story telling... touching the soul.. Thanks Nicole!
Dale Stillman
Nicole, wonderful painting. Oh so many years ago while in Nassau, we paid a guy $5. to dive down & get us one. Still have it, what beauties they are. Thank you so much for your comment.
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Hi, Dale! That is a great story! That pink color is out of this world isn't it? Thank you so much for commenting on my artwork!
Jenny Rainbow
Interesting story about this shell, and wonderful work presenting it, Nicole!
Nicole Jean-Louis replied:
Thank you so much, Jenny. I am greatly please about your words of appreciation.
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