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Johnson Augustin

Born in December, 1971, Johnson Augustin attended primary school but confesses, “It was hard for me to learn.” Shifting focus, he went to work with master metal sculptor, Serge Jolimeau. Before long, he moved to his own shop, where the art became a family affair. Though the metal work is performed almost exclusively by men, Jhonson is an “equal opportunity employer.” His sisters have gotten into the act, sanding and varnishing the unfinished pieces.

Johnson recalls with pride the day the Ambassador of Chile came into his shop. “The ambassador saw my works are nice and he invited me to attend a fair at the University of Chile in 2004. I went back in 2005 for the same reason. There were 32 countries to attend the fair and Haiti won the first prize through me.”

As so many, Johnson is grateful for the work that Beyond Borders provides for him and well remembers the money distributed to artists throughout Croix-des-Bouquets in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. “It was very help me. I am very happy and I ask God to bless you. Now when I sell my products, I send 5 percent to an orphanage in town. I am happy to help too.”