Christina Van Dyke is a Boston‐based multidisciplinary artist with a background in design and photography whose work reinterprets the female form and explores the complexities of human experience through contemporary figurative portraiture. In her ongoing series, The Art of Being Female, Van Dyke pays tribute to the multifaceted layers of womanhood—imperfect, flawed, and undeniably beautiful—by celebrating the beauty found within imperfection and the raw, unpolished aspects that define our humanity.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, with recent showings in Milan, Rome, Madrid, and Monaco. From March through June 2025, Van Dyke’s work will be on display at The Huntington Theater in Boston in two distinct exhibitions, each aligning with a different theatrical production: The Triumph of Love and The Light in the Piazza. Both exhibitions explore themes of identity, strength, and self-discovery, offering a visual dialogue that resonates with the narratives unfolding on stage.

The Art of Being Female: STRENGTH & VULNERABILITY

Exploring the balance between the opposing forces that shape us: strength as an act of courage and vulnerability as an expression of fortitude. Together, they form the essence of our humanity—our ability to endure, to feel, and to connect.

Through six portraits titled Resilience, Grace, Courage, Conviction, Fortitude, and Empathy, the series reveals the tension within contradictions: the strength to remain open, the grace to move through pain, and the quiet fortitude in revealing our truest selves.

*Signed and numbered — part of a limited edition of 50/each.

Joane Buteau Dumont is an accomplished artist known for her captivating Acrylic and Mix Media paintings. Based in the vibrant art scenes of Boston and New York City, she infuses her work with a profound sense of empathy and spirituality, aiming to portray emotions and connections beyond the tangible.

Buteau Dumont’s journey through education, from Hotel Administration in Ithaca to culinary arts at the Culinary Institute of America and Paris, has enriched her artistic perspective. A MassArt alumna, she also contributes her talents as a member of the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts (HAAM), showcasing her pieces in group exhibitions across the state.

Her artistic accolades include a solo exhibition at Boston’s Piano Craft Gallery, as well as participation in prestigious events with The Litchfield Jazz Festival and exhibitions in Haiti. As a HAAM member, her work has graced notable venues such as City Hall and the State House in Boston, as well as Massasoit Community College’s Akillian Gallery.

Buteau Dumont’s contributions have been recognized with an Official Resolution from Mayor Michelle Wu for her involvement in groundbreaking exhibits such as Still Art Rises – First Haitian Women’s Exhibit at City Hall. She was selected by a curatorial council for inclusion in the exhibition “A Black Perspective on the Modern World” at Culture Lab LIC in Long Island City, NY. In 2022 and 2024, she was selected to exhibit with the Haitian Roundtable at the French Consulate in New York City.

As a member of the SoWa Artist Guild, she continues to push the boundaries of her creativity while contributing to the rich tapestry of the artistic community

My work is a reflection of the unseen— emotions, spirituality, and the intangible connections that shape our human experience. Through acrylic and mixed media, I explore the depths of empathy and the universal threads that bind us, translating fleeting emotions into visual form. Each piece is an attempt to capture the essence of something that exists beyond physical reality, evoking a sense of introspection and connection. Inspired by my cultural background and personal journey, my art serves as a bridge, inviting viewers to engage with their inner selves and the world around them.