​​ I was born and raised in Port au Prince, Haiti. After graduating from Frank Devieux secondary school, I left for New York.

After serving in the US army, I studied technical drafting at the School of Visual Art in New York.

In 1970 I started my own company, Metalia, in the garment district where I designed and manufactured jewelry. Over the years I had the opportunity to work with Alexis Kurt, Bill Smith and Ernest Carter.

In 1988 I created my own line ‘Damate Creations’. My focus is to provide high quality work and design to everyone’s liking and needs.

My paintings reflect a mixture of all my creativities which contribute, enrich and expand my culture.