PLAJ
PLAJ is a vibrant celebration of island living, tropical relaxation, and the simple pleasure of slowing down beneath the sun. Named after the Haitian Creole word “plaj,” meaning “beach,” this refreshing piece of Black Art captures the carefree spirit of a Caribbean escape, where warm weather, refreshing drinks, and peaceful moments create memories that linger long after the vacation ends.
The artwork features a relaxed figure holding a freshly opened green coconut, complete with a straw, tropical flower, and decorative cocktail umbrella. Rich brown skin contrasts beautifully with the coconut's natural green tones and the vivid blue shorts, while colorful jewelry adds another layer of personality. The cropped composition creates an intimate vacation snapshot, allowing PLAJ to evoke the feeling of sitting somewhere warm with nowhere else you need to be.
More than decorative wall art, PLAJ celebrates rest, leisure, and the restorative energy of the Caribbean. It speaks to travelers, beach lovers, island dreamers, and anyone who appreciates the joy of disconnecting from everyday routines. The coconut drink becomes a symbol of tropical hospitality and carefree afternoons, while the relaxed styling gives the artwork an effortlessly cool, contemporary character.
Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, dining areas, beach houses, vacation homes, pool houses, home bars, lounges, restaurants, cafés, and tropical-inspired interiors, PLAJ brings warmth and island energy into any environment. Whether displayed above a bar cart, sofa, dining table, console, or alongside other travel-inspired artwork, it creates a refreshing focal point that makes everyday spaces feel a little closer to paradise.
Created by SmardArt, PLAJ is ideal for collectors searching for Black Art, Art for Black People, Haitian wall art, Haitian-inspired art, Caribbean wall art, island wall art, beach wall art, tropical wall art, coconut wall art, vacation wall art, Black culture wall art, summer wall art, modern Black artwork, beach house décor, and contemporary Black art. Designed to celebrate Caribbean culture, relaxation, tropical living, and the beauty of taking life at an easier pace, this SmardArt piece transforms any wall into a warm invitation to escape to the plaj.
NB: The colors in the prints may exhibit slight variations from the mockups on our product pages, but rest assured, it's a minor difference that shouldn't cause concern. The "Smard Art" watermark is not included in the final print.
Elevate your space with Black wall art that speaks to culture, confidence, and creativity. At Smard, we celebrate artistry made with melanin, bringing powerful and inspiring designs to life.
8x10"- Good For Table Top
18x24"- Ideal for Small Walls
24x36"- Great for Standard Size Rooms
30x40 - Great for Statement piece
36x48"- Simply Wow
PRINTS
This is the Print Only -frame not included.
- Satin/Matte photo paper (200gsm/ 8mil)
- Pigmented archival inks
- Shipped in thick cardboard tubes for protection
- Size 8x10" shipped in protective art sleeves in rigid mailers
- Sizes 18x24" and up rolled and shipped in thick rigid tubes
CANVAS
- 100% cotton canvas
- Natural white, 400gsm/24 mil, 1.25" depth matte
- Ready-to-hang, frame not required.
- Natural white, matte textured canvas material
- Hand-stretched canvas on a real wood frame
- Carefully wrapped and shipped in protective cardboard boxes
APPAREL
- Fits true to Size
Returns policy
If you’re looking to return or exchange your order, we're here to help! We offer returns or exchanges within 7 days of delivery. Once we receive the returned item, a refund will be processed to the original payment method.
1st cycle refresh orders under subscription are non-refundable.You will also only be able to cancel your subscription after the first refresh.
Please note that products are made-to-order and unique to each customer; this allows us to avoid overproduction. Therefore please allow some time for the re-processing of your replacement order.
Our team is always happy to help you! We're available for you via chat and/or email for any questions and feedback that you may have!
The chat can be found on the bottom left side on the website and is open every day from 9am-5pm EST (you can still enter your request in the chat box afterhours, and we will receive it by email and get back to you right away)
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Print Roll
Size 18x24" and up art prints are delicately rolled and shipped in a thick rigged tube to prevent any creases.
Canvas
Canvases are delicately wrapped in bubblewrap and shipped in boxes
FAQ
Something not quite clear ? These are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Where do you ship to ?
We ship worldwide.
All standard orders are shipped within 5-7 business days (NOTE: a business day does not include Saturdays, Sundays, statutory holidays, or any holidays observed in USA/Canada). Please keep this in mind when placing your order.
Once your order is ready, we will send you the tracking number by email or text and keep you posted on the shipment progress
Can I get my money back ?
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, please return it within 7 days and we will refund you the full amount.**Items must be returned in good condition. For wall art, no rips, folds or stains on the prints or canvas.
Apparel and accessories sales are final.
We provide a return label for orders within Canada. Orders from the USA will be returned at the customer's expense.For more details on our return policy, please read here
Can I cancel my order ?
You can request to cancel your order, but it must be done before your order is shipped. Please contact us at smard@smard.art for further assistance.
How long does before I get my order?
Our production team works efficiently to ship your order in up to 5 business days.
Shipping times may vary depending on your country.