About

Patrick Eugéne (b. 1984, Brooklyn, NY; lives and works in Atlanta, GA) is a Haitian American painter known for large-scale compositions that center figures which evoke a quiet contemplative stillness. His work bridges figuration and abstraction while maintaining a signature fluidity in line-making.

Recent solo exhibitions include Solitude (2024) at Mariane Ibrahim, Paris, and 50 lbs. (2023) at Mariane Ibrahim, Chicago. His work has been presented nationally and internationally at Blum & Poe, Los Angeles; MOCAA, Cape Town; Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm; and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila among others.

Eugène has received numerous honors, including a 2025 New York City Council Citation for Artistic Excellence and recognition as a Creative 100 honoree by Qatar Airways × The Dean Collection. His work is held in the collections of the High Museum of Art, ATL; Mead Art Museum, Amherst; The Dean Collection, NY; LACMA, LA; and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, DC.

“As a son of Haitian immigrants, Eugène elaborates on the African diasporic connections between Haiti (the Caribbean) and continental North America. He shares, “My work explores human connection through a minimalist approach – using open, undefined spaces that invite viewers to engage without distraction or instruction.”

An enthusiast of abstract expressionist philosophies and forms, Patrick Eugène identifies a correlation between the freedom and experimentation of artistic movement and Jazz. Eugène studies the ways in which both forms convey mood and facilitate visceral responses. The musicality of his paintings engenders characters that feel nearly cinematic—alive and animated.

Selected Works

This image depicts an artwork by Patrick Eugène titled "Unspoken." This artwork was created in 2026 and measures 65 ¹⁄₂" x 53 ¹⁄₂" x 1 ¹⁄₄" [HxWxD] (166.37 x 135.89 x 3.17 cm). Its medium is Oil on panel, handcrafted walnut frame.
Patrick Eugène
“Unspoken,” 2026
1984
Born in Brooklyn, NY
Lives and works in Atlanta, GA

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2024
"Solitude," Mariane Ibrahim, Paris, France
2023
"50 lbs.," Mariane Ibrahim, Chicago, IL
2021
"Where Do We Go From Here?," Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
2016
"DECONSTRUCTION," BAF Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

Selected Group Exhibitions

2026
"Glory," curated by Juanita Sunday and Tara Fay Coleman, NXTHVN, New Heaven, CT
"AP House Atlanta," Audemars Piguet, Atalanta, GA
"Trade Winds," Jenkins Johnson Gallery, New York, NY
2025
"With Love," From NY, Pierre Yovanovitch, Paris, France
"When We See Us," Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm, Sweden
2024
"Pictures Girls Make," Blum & Poe, Los Angeles, CA
2023
"When We See Us," Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town, South Africa
"Sounds of Blackness," Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Philippines
"Un Abrazo," Mariane Ibrahim, Mexico City, Mexico
2022
"Cinematic Expressions," Mariane Ibrahim, Paris, France
2020
"Collective Reflections," Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana
2018
"Bordering the Imaginary," BRIC, Brooklyn, NY

Bibliography

2026
Cauley, H.M. "Southbound and Self-Found," Simply Buckhead, April 23 (Link)
Rabb, Maxwell. "How Entertainment Exec Hassan Smith Built an Art Collection Championing Black Artists," Artsy, April 14 (Link)
Wilson, Samaira. "From L’Atelier to Dior with Patrick Eugène," Elephant, January 28 (Link)
2025
Cazy, Wedly. "Dior collaborator Patrick Eugène on faith, family and preserving Haitian heritage," The Haitian Times, December 30 (Link)
Donoghue, Katy. "Inside the Cover Story: Patrick Eugene Reflects on Faith, Family, and Freedom," Whitewall, December 19 (Link)
Baratta, Franchesca. "Patrick Eugène’s Dior Lady Art | Pearl of the Antilles," FLAUNT Magazine, December 15 (Link)
Fortson-Evans, Jobina. "Atlanta artist's tribute to his Haitian culture and resilience gets featured on iconic Dior handbag," CBS News, November 13 (Link)
Mzezewa, Tariro. "An American Painter Who Honors His Heritage Shows in Paris," The New York Times, October 21 (Link)
Mathieu, Salomé. "Meeting: in the studio of the talented painter Patrick Eugène, who has already won over the house of Dior.," Milk Decoration, October 21 (Link)
Charbonneau, Danielle. "Meet the Atlanta painter who was selected by Dior to design art handbags," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 6 (Link)
Stewart, Jessica. "Self-Taught Painter’s Evocative Art Straddles the Line Between Figurative and Abstract [Interview]," My Modern Met, April 2 (Link)
Kelly, Brian P. "Creative Perseverance at Frieze Los Angeles and Other L.A. Art Fairs," The Wall Street Journal, February 21 (Link)
2024
Packard, Cassie. "Patrick Eugène," Plus Magazine (Link)
Shepard, Meredith. "Still Lives," The Online Gallery, November 15
2023
"Patrick Eugène “50 lbs.” at Mariane Ibrahim, Chicago," Mousse Magazine, October 10 (Link)

Awards, Residencies, and Grants

2026
Creole Image Honors – Honoree
2025
New York City Council Citation — Artistic Excellence
Key to the City of Little Haiti, Miami, FL
Qatar Airways × The Dean Collection — Creative 100 Honoree
2020
Legacy Brothers Lab Residency, Chicago, IL
2018
James Weldon Johnson Foundation Artist-in-Residence, Great Barrington, MS

Public Collections

The Dean Collection, New York, NY
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA
Mead Art Museum, Amherst, MA
Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, ME