I Am a Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781484002391)

Anold Etienne artist, sculptor, and writer 1953- I. Early Life Anold Etienne was born on May 24, 1953, at Pont-médisant, a small village in Milot, located in Northern Haiti. Early in his career, he published his artwork under the name "Arnold." II. Beginning Days as an Artist At an early age, Anold had a remarkable talent and passion for drawing. At that time there was no school of arts in Cap-Haïtien, and did not affect Anold because he was self-taught. He had a realist style. On May 26, 1976, he began work on his first painting, The Mermaid. His first exhibit took place at his high school, Lycée Philippe Guerrier. Notable people began to visit Anold Etienne in his small studio, such as William Carmen Wagner (second secretary to the American embassy), Selden Rodman (American writer and art critic), and others. In 1980, he participated in an exhibit in New Jersey called The Third Generation, organized by Selden Rodman. III. Life and Success in the United States Anold Etienne immigrated to the United States in 1982, and he did not give up painting despite his other work activities. In October of 1990, he participated in an exhibit called Multiculturalism at the Center for Art & Culture, Skylight Gallery, in Brooklyn. In October of 1991, he was invited by the town of Ramapo to exhibit his paintings in the field house of Rockland Community College. Also in 1991, he became interested in the art of sculpture. He created two masterpieces in marble. Finally in November 1992, he exhibited his works at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. The following year, 1993, Anold Etienne showcased his artwork at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, New York. In February of 1994, Anold Etienne participated in the Beyond the Borders exhibit at the Bronx Museum. Anold Etienne has also been given several awards. Locally, the town of Ramapo has awarded him with certificates of honor during Black History Month in February 1994 and again in May 1995. IV. Present Life Anold Etienne has numerous accomplishments and achievements in both the United States and Haiti. While he currently is not painting or creating sculptures, he has found a new passion-writing poetry. His first piece, "Earthquake," was inspired by the devastating earthquake that struck his native country in 2010. His collection of poetic works can be found online at http: //www.writers-network.com/members/thechoice78. Anold can be contacted by e-mail at thechoice78@aol.com.