Rendering an intimately ontological approach to unpacking his journey of self-discovery, Arboite creates a dynamic body of work with seemingly distant, yet familiar faces and forms. Employing dreams as a metaphor for individual and communal healing, Arboite explains how dreams “are gateways into an alternate reality that exists within the human psyche; manifestations of our deepest desires, fears, and emotions.” Oscillating between grand landscapes and mythological portraits, Arboite wields a combination of relational gestures and layered textures to narrate a soul-yearning story anchored with a surrealist nod to everyday reality. 

With an emphasis on the historical uses of coffee, Arboite draws parallels from his Haitian background by using coffee as a “spiritual medium” to emote scenes from his psyche. This series of paintings act as a bridge to conjure belonging – a sense of community emerges while navigating a path of healing for others seeking a greater sense of self. Arboite beckons viewers to introspectively examine their understanding of themselves through a psycho-spiritual lens. In this, his dreams become our reality and shift us to a place of honesty and healing.