Wendy
Joseph
Professional Haitian Painter dedicated to
empowering a community.
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About the Artist
Born on August 28th, 1972, Wendy Joseph--now known in his community as Don Wendy el pintor---grew up in Grant Rivier, Haiti. In October 1991, at the age of 19, Wendy became a political refugee, fleeing chaos after a coup put the violent military back in power in Haiti.
Wendy found refuge on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, in the province of Puerto Plata, working construction struggling to make ends meet. Seeking another alternative for income, Wendy studied with an instructor named Francios, believing that "God sent me an instructor...who taught me to paint."
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Wendy has been a professional painter for 25 years and was featured in the month-long exhibit "Harmattan" in Greenwich Village, New York. Wendy's style of art includes abstract, realism, and expressionism. Wendy views his artwork as a lens for the western world to see and understand the plight of Haitian migrants.
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How Your Purchase Helps
of all proceeds from sales are contributed to Project Esperanza, an organization dedicated to education, social aid, and community development primarily (but by no means exclusively) for the Haitian immigrant population in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
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of Wendy's proceeds are contributed to his "Artists for Peace" organization that provides food, medicine, and assistance for families during the loss of loved ones. Wendy's organization also provides women in his community with the opportunity to create and sell candles as an alternatiive to prostitution.
100% OF SALES CONTRIBUTE 100% TO BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
of proceeds are go directly to the artist. Wendy is a father of five children and owner of a "colmado" (convenience store). Your purchase helps Wendy support his family, business, and ability to create more paintings.
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CONTACT
For more information regarding Wendy or his paintings,
please send an email to the following address:
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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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