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We are witnessing the threat of African Winters right now. With catastrophic hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, we are living in a time that my challenge our very existence. The concept of AfricanWinter is to make people more aware of these dangers by issue a warning, through the medium of art- that there is a dire price to pay for not being good stewards of the earth.

I have been living and working in Dorchester for over 15 years, and during that time I have continued to work as an artist, teaching, exhibiting, and representing other artists.

About two years ago, I became a founding member of the Boston Metropolitan Arts Guild, which was an association representing local artists of Dorchester, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. We established a gallery, which we called Gallery G. It was located on Dudley Street.

In the fall of 2003, due to a series of unfortunate events, we were forced to close the doors of the gallery. I have always regretted that decision, especially since after its closing, I began to hear from many people in the neighborhood and surrounding areas who expressed their disappointment. One woman told me that they were delighted to have a little “class” and “culture” in the neighborhood.

It was for this reason that I decided to create the African Winter Gallery.I have connected with some of the finest artists working in the area (including Ralph Beach, Richard Waters and Leon Robinson, Ife Franklin, Robert Murrell and John Barbour). We are constantly adding new artists and new work. I believe that this dynamic will always keep the AfricanWinter green and fresh.

My goal is to provide an inviting and comfortable atmosphere where people who love art, but are a little intimidated by the snobbishness of Newbury Street, can come, view, appreciate, and (hopefully) purchase.