Smith Georges- Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Son of a prominent Haitian artist, Duclavier Georges (Leconte). Smith is an accomplished artist. He started painting and sculpting at the age of 7. Smith attended Foyer Des Arts Plastics, a fine Haitian Art School. In U.S.A. Smith attended La Guardia College (Accounting Major/Degree), Baruch College (Accounting Major) and New York Tech College where he majored in Architectural Design. He uses all types of mediums such as wood, marble, metal, leather, stone, water color collage, acrylic and oil on canvas. His style is influenced by his father's modern and surrealistic sculptures. His work has also been on exhibit at leading art galleries troughout Haiti, at World Trade Art Gallery and Mehu Gallery in the United States and in several private exhibitions. His work has been published in Time magazine, college textbook, and other distinguished publications. Smith's paintings and sculptures are in private collections in Haiti, U.S.A. and several caribbean and european countries. Among the collectors of his artworks are President Bill Clinton, President Jean Bertrand Aristide, actor Danny Glover, and singer/entertainer Wyclef Jean. Smith plays guitar and composes French songs. The trauma that he experienced in the World Trade Center tragedy has prompted him to start working on a project the very next day. A project that has engaged people in the U.S.A. and around the world to share their thoughts in wrting and in their own language about 9/11. He is currently writing a book.
Smith Georges: Artist/Activist
Smith with President Billl Clinton at The White House
Smith with Legend Nelson Mandela
Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori (Japan), Artist/Activist Smith Georges and Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith (Tennessee)
Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori (Japan)
Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori (Japan) and Artist/Activist Smith Georges
Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori (Japan)
Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith (Tennessee)
Artist/Activist Smith Georges and Miss USA 2007 (Tennessee) Rachel Smith
Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith (Tennessee)
Smith with Roland Martin of CNN, Pres. Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Pélé
Smith with Haitian Superstar Wyclef Jean
Haitian Superstar Wyclef Jean, S. Rubenstein, Esq and Artist/Activist Smith Georges
Smith with actor John Amos of "Good Time" and "Coming to America"
Smith with NFL Hall-of-Famer Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphin
Smith with actor Danny Glover - Danny Glover received original painting of Toussaint Louverture by artist Smith Georges
Smith with soccer King/Legend Pele at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on Saturday, July 9th, 2005
Smith's painting autographed by Pele
Pele with the adoring fans
Letter of Pres. Clinton to Smith
Smith after receiving the MNN Award
Smith with Al Roker of NBC
Smith in South Africa
Smith in Africa where he visisted Senegal, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin, and South Africa
Smith in Tokyo, Japan
"A Tribute to 9/11 Heroes" by Smith Georges - featured on the front page of The New York Times and on CBS News
"9/11 United We Stand"
Other Prominent Haitians and Haitian-Americans
Garcelle Beauvais: Actress/Supermodel - Starred in Miami Vice - Jamie Foxx Show - Jerry Seinfield, etc...
Jean Michel Basquiat: Neo-Expressionist - His artworks are being sold for millions of dollars a piece on the international market. A leading artist on comtemporary art. He and Andy Warhol worked on several artistic projects together.
Mario Elie: NBA Star/Champoion - Height: 6'5" - Weitght: 210 lbs
Haitian International Superstar Wyclef Jean with Shakira and Beyoncé
Haitian Superstar Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean: Singer/Composer, Grammy Award winner/Superstar
Wyclef Jean with Shakira singing at the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2006 where billions of people around the globe were watching
Marjorie Judith Vincent: Miss America 1991 - Brain and Beauty
Olden Polynice - NBA Star - Height: 7-0, weight: 250 lbs,
Edwidge Danticat: A prominent novelist of our time
Emmanuel Sanon (Ti Manno), the Haitian hero, congratulated by Dino Zoff, the Italian superstar goal keeper after the historical match in at the Olympiadion in Munich, W. German. It was the Soccer World Cup Competition (FIFA 1974). June 15, 1974: Haiti 1- Italy 0 (after 46 minutes) - Ti Manno of Haiti was the first soccer player to penetrate the virgin nets of Dino Zoff. Haiti shocked the world. Zoff managed to keep his net immaculate, and was believed to be invincible from 1972 until Ti Manno put an end to that myth on June 15, 1974. Final socre: Haiti 1- Italy 3
Emeline Michel - The reigning queen of Haitian song and a captivating performer, versatile vocalist, accomplished dancer, songwriter and producer. Singing both in French and Haitian Creole. Emeline is a member of a new generation of Haitian musicians, beloved around the world for combining traditional rhythms with social, political and inspirational content.
Below is the famous goal Haiti (Ti Manno) scored against Italy in Munich, W. Germany during the FIFA World Cup in June 15, 1974
