In the bustling streets of Port-au-Prince, I stumbled upon a vibrant art market where the air buzzed with creativity. There, I encountered Lieusew, an artist whose soulful seascapes painted on discarded denim scraps captivated me instantly. As he passionately recounted his journey of foraging for denim in donated piles of clothes, each stroke on the fabric seemed to echo the resilience of Haiti itself. The rhythmic waves and vivid hues told a tale of hope amid challenges. Unable to resist, I purchased a piece that encapsulated the spirit of Lieusew's homeland, forever carrying with me not just a work of art, but a piece of Haiti's resilience and beauty.