MATHIEU JN BAPTISTE
Professional Artist
Professional Artist
Mathieu JN Baptiste was born in Port Au Prince, Haiti and is based in Houston, Texas. Mathieu spent his early years in Haiti and St Paul, Minnesota. He studied Art and Photography at Ecole Nationale des Arts (Enarts), in Port Au Prince, Haiti resulting in a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Mathieu uses paint and metal as tools to unite the world around him. He states, ‘This world is filled with confusions and misunderstandings as people struggle and strive in this beautifully, complex, maze of life.” Mathieu’s art reflects the good, the hopeful, and the interconnectedness for a better world.
Mathieu is an acclaimed artist specializing in painting, drawing and metal sculpture art and installation whose artwork is displayed locally, nationally, and globally in museums, governmental buildings, educational institutions, healthcare clinics, hospitals, murals, and private art collections. He is a highly sought after art expert, consultant and instructor to educational institution, private penitentiaries andcivic organizations. Mathieu’s work has been exhibited in Woman’s Hospital of Texas, Discovery Green, Jung Center, Rice University- Fest Eve, Art Basel 2019-Art Beat Miami, Haiti’s Presidential Palace, museums, churches, galleries, and charity events such as APROFISA and Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. Mathieu JN Baptiste's passion, creativity, and social compass resonates throughout his artistic works. Mathieu is of Haitian ancestry and his rich heritage attributes to his impeccable ability of infusing culture and art. He is a self-taught, visual artist known for his paintings, murals and metal sculptures. The core of his artistic prowess is his belief that art should teach, heal, and inspire. Mathieu's influences are of the Mannerist movement and Surrealist era. These styles are seen throughout his work. Mathieu’s pieces are based on oppressed subjects and populations unsung stories and harsh realities thatare voiceless and sometimes never expressed. Mathieu’s purpose is to manipulate art to give voice to the oppressed in this ever evolving generation.
MATHIEU JN BAPTISTE
2000 Edwards St Studio 326
Phone: 832.952.8448
contact@mathieujeanbaptiste.com
Teach. Heal. Inspire
Acclaimed artist specializing in painting, drawing and metal sculpture art and installation whose artwork is displayed locally, nationally, and globally in museums, governmental buildings, educational institutions, healthcare clinics, hospitals, murals, and private art collections. Premier art expert, consultant and instructor to educational institution, private penitentiaries and civic organizations.
EDUCATION
2017- Inaugural Class for Artist Inc, Fresh Arts
2013 -VASI, Boston University
2012-2013 – Some college: Fine Arts, studio art, specialization in Art History- Ecole Nationale des Arts
Community Facilitation and Engagement in the ARTS
2023: Facilitated art workshop with American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
2022: Facilitated art workshops to support emotional intelligence and team building with Harris
County Department of Education grant-funded initiative from the Hogg Foundation.
2021: Facilitated art mindfulness workshops for educators at the “Healthy Minds, Healthy
Families
Conference” for Harris County Department of Education Headstart.
2018-2019: Provide art curriculum, art consultation and installation to schools with Community Art Collective.
2010-2012: Provided painting classes to prisoners at the Penitencier Nationale Haiti.
2010- 2013: Taught painting classes to youth in APROSIFA (French acronym for The Association for the Promotion of the Health of the Family)
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023- Jung Center November 2023
2022- The Secrets in the wARTer Houston Museum of African American Culture (Houston, TX)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023- Who Lit the Fire? Contemporary Art Center (New Orleans)
2023- 2nd Annual “The art of Black Pride/Black Like Us” (Houston, Tx)
2023- Missouri City’s Council Chambers Art Showcase (Missouri City, Tx)
2023- Art of the Avenue (Houston, Tx)
2022- The Artwalk (Galveston, Tx)
2022 -Fest-eve /Community Artist Collective
2022- Nia Culture Center Art Exhibit
2022- Art on the Avenue (Houston, Tx)
2022- Texas Southern University Citywide (Houston Tx)
2022- City Hall/Harambe Art Gallery (Houston, Tx) 2021- Sum of Us (Houston, Tx)
2021- Nia Culture Center Art Exhibit
2021- “My Mirror is Fine”, The Community Artist Collective (Houston, Tx)
2021- Collect it for the Culture III (Houston, Tx)
2020- Wasabi/ Silver St. Studios
2019- Art Beat Miami, Art Basel (Miami, Fl)
2019- Fest-eve / Community Artist Collective
2019- 100 Links to Africa/Haiti Edition (Houston, Tx)
2018- Art Beat Miami (Miami, Fl)
2018- Via Colori (Houston, Tx)
2018- Art Crawl Houston / Harambee Art Gallery
2018- Community Artists Collective / Texas Contemporary International Art Fair (Houston, Tx) 2017- UP Art Studio/SCOPE- Art Basel (Miami, Fl)
2017 – City Hall/Harambe Art Gallery (Houston, Tx)
2017 – Hardy and Nance (Houston, Tx)
2017 – Artist INC Houston; Connecting the Silos (Houston, Tx)
2017 – The Jung Center (Houston, Tx)
2016 – The Jung Center (Houston, Tx)
2013 – Boston University campus
2013 – AFH Artist for Humanity
2012 – Palace of Justice (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
2006 -APROSIFA Clinic Center (Haiti), Title: “A Greener Haiti”
CIVIC COMMISIONS/ PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
2023-Mural commissioned by Walmart (Alief TX)
2023- Antioch Missionary Baptist Church & the Houston Freedman’s Town Conservancy
2023- Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation
2022- Texas Historical Commission: Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site
2022- Burnett Bayland Park Basketball Court: Collaboration w/ Gulfton Management District, District J, and Harris County Precinct 4
2022- ACLU TX (Emancipation Ave. Mural Voting Rights Mural)
2022- Empower Community Development Corporation, Education Based Housing, Inc
2022- Let’s Create -Acres Homes Beautification Project in collaboration with Houston Art Alliance 2022- The Houston Zoo (Centennial Celebration Mural)
2022- HCA Houston Healthcare: Woman Hospital of Texas (Mural for Adoption Program)
2021- 10,000 sq. ft mural in collaboration with Mario Figueroa Jr., Hobby Airport System and the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee
2021- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s TM 90th anniversary Mural (101-foot-tall by 32-foot-wide collaboration w/Mario Figueroa Jr.
2021- Collect it for the Culture III -Colorism Mural
2020- Generation Park/Redemption Square- women empowerment Mural
2020- HCA Houston Healthcare: Woman’s Hospital of Texas- Hospital Heroes Public
Mural (permanent)
2020- Swisha House /CCM Foundation -The Prevention/World AIDS Day Mural
2019- Discovery Green Park- The Roller-Skating Rink mural
2019- Mini Murals Project -Acres Homes / Past, Present, Future
2019- Emancipation Park – Four Corners Monuments: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water collaboration with RCA
2018- City of Houston Proclamation Day for Travis Scott ASTROWORLD Day
2021- University of Houston – Equality Mural collaboration with RCA
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2023- first place winner of 39th VAA juried open exhibition
2023- Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center Chili Cook-off & Silent Auction Judge
2023- Community Artist Collective Black History Month Artist Spotlight
2022- FIRST Artist in Texas selected for Houston Airports Artist in Residence (AIR) Program- Hobby-HOU
2022- PetTalk Magazine 2022 Notable Houstonians
2022- The Featured Artist for Houston Zoo Centennial Celebration Mural
2018- City of Houston to commission Travis Scott in contemporary portraiture for Proclamation Day 2018- Selected for 2018 City of Houston Mini Mural Project
2017- Selected for 2017 Houston Artist Inc. Program
2011- First Prize, “Climate Change”
2006 - First Prize, “Violence Against Women”
PRESS
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Voting Rights Mural(ACLU) November 22, 2022
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Off The Field NFL Wives Association + Hall of Fame Health Lunch and Learn August 7, 2022
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Zoo Centennial Project 2022 August 7, 2022
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Houston zoo Mural Centennial Mural by Mathieu JN Baptiste July 4, 2022
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The Gate Way to the world /Hobby Airport unveils Houston-inspired mural in hopes of a 2026 World Cup bid March 2, 2022
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The “Rhinestone Rodeo” Mural celebrates 90 years of Houston Livestock and Rodeo. March 2, 2022
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The Preventions January 14, 2021
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Black boys joy January 14, 2021
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Art Beat Miami 2019/ ArtBasel December 7, 2020
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Houston Art Alliance December 7, 2020
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The Heart For Heroes August 28, 2020
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Academy accelerated of learning’s Art workshop with the kids.2019 February 7, 2020
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East end Mural collaboration with Gonzo247 February 7, 2020
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Interview with kpft Houston radio 2019 February 7, 2020
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Pop up show at the Galleria 2019 February 7, 2020
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Empowering the kids February 7, 2020
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Artist inc presentation night 2019 February 7, 2020
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Being a juror at ncpa/act-so February 7, 2020
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A celebration of the creativity of the Jung Center Community 6/5/2019 February 7, 2020
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Mayor Sylvester Turner visiting my work at bayou city 2019 February 7, 2020
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Our creation for the Astro’s 2019 game 6 February 7, 2020
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Czech Museum Show February 7, 2020
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sculpture for Astros game 6 February 7, 2020
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Plusfest , (Houston, TX, 2018) November 26, 2018
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Travis Scott’s Proclamation Day For ASTROWORLD (Houston, Tx City Hall, 2018) November 26, 2018
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Texas Contemporary Art Fair 2018 November 26, 2018
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Voyage Houston, 2018 November 26, 2018
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Mathieu Jn Baptiste August 5, 2018
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Mayor’s Office Press Release January 22, 2018
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Connecting the Silos an Artist INC- Houston Group Showcase November 1, 2017
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Building Stability and Prosperity in Haiti Through Justice December 1, 2013
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Highlights from the 2nd Annual Conference on Haitian Mental Health May 3, 2013
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https://365thingsinhouston.com/2022/03/24/opening-closing-museum-art-exhibits-exhibitions- in-houston-april-2022/
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https://www.fox26houston.com/news/new-mural-celebrates-democracy-in-houstons-third-ward
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https://issuu.com/houstonpettalk10/docs/pettalk_187_december_2022_issuu
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https://www.fly2houston.com/newsroom/releases/houston-airports-debuts-artist-residence-first-texas
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https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2022/moca-2022-exhibition-series.html
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https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/arts-entertainment/2021/10/12/hobby-airport- unveils-houston-inspired-mural-in-hopes-of-a-2026-world-cup-bid/
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https://glasstire.com/2021/02/09/glasstires-list-of-101-black-artists-living-and-working-in-texas/ https://submit.haatx.com/event/world-aids-day-mural-created-by-mathieu-jean-baptiste/
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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/health/article/Art-installations-aim- to-reduce-stress-increase-15475991.php
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https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/07/28/2068799/0/en/HCA-Houston- Healthcare-Partners-with-Bayou-City-Art-Festival-to-Create-HeART-for-Heroes.html https://www.chron.com/culture/arts/article/Texas-art-scene-Collect-it-for-the-Culture-15905310.php
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http://voyagehouston.com/interview/meet-mathieu-jn-baptiste-mathieu-jn-baptiste-central-houston/ Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti: www.ijdh.org/2013/12/Projects/mathieu-jeanbaptiste/
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https://www.houstoncitybook.com/amp/mathieu-jn-baptiste-2666432330
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https://www.fox26houston.com/news/new-mural-celebrates-democracy-in-houstons-third-ward.amp
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https://gulftondistrict.org/12/muralist-from-haiti-brightens-gulfton-and-spaces-afar/
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https://www.aclutx.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/2022eoypostereng.pdf
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https://www.aclu.org/wp-content/uploads/publications/aclu_fall23_singles-compressed.pdf
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https://5cornersdistrict.org/community/the-knox-report-july-2023/
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https://www.visitthewoodlands.com/blog/post/glade-gallery-exhibit-seductions/amp/