{"id":264185,"date":"2026-05-09T00:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T00:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264185\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T00:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T00:38:07","slug":"i-am-my-ancestors-by-jean-bernard-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264185\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I Am My Ancestors&#8221; by Jean Bernard Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t08 May, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOrange County Government Public Information Officer<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nEmail: PIO@ocfl.net\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Orange County, FL \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangecountyfl.net\/ArtsCulture.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orange County Arts &amp; Cultural Affairs<\/a> and the Haitian American Art Network, Inc., will present the works of Jean Bernard Thomas in the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23597 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.01_OC-Logo-V-Color-228x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"218\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Jean Bernard Thomas is a Haitian-born painter whose work explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world through still life, abstract, and surrealist styles. Born in Jacmel, a historic center of Haitian art, he developed an early passion for drawing and visual storytelling. His work reflects Haiti\u2019s cultural richness while exploring universal themes of harmony, resilience, and the spiritual connection between humans and nature.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas currently maintains a partnership with the Haitian American Art Network, Inc. (HAAN) as one of its Co-Artistic Directors, helping to cultivate and promote the richness of Haitian culture through music and visual art.<\/p>\n<p>WHEN:<br \/>Opening reception on Wednesday, May 13, 2026<br \/>Doors open at 4:30 p.m.<br \/>Program begins at 5:10 p.m.<br \/>Display continues through Tuesday, June 16, 2026<\/p>\n<p>WHERE:<br \/>The Multicultural Center Art Gallery<br \/>Orange County Multicultural Center<br \/>7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818<\/p>\n<p>HOW:<br \/> Admission to the reception is free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/opening-reception-i-am-my-ancestors-by-jean-bernard-thomas-tickets-1988855299740?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">but advance registration is requested<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. 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