A Very Special Thanks to the People who made this Experience possible in Togo
The U.S.
Ambassador to
Togo Elizabeth Fitzsimmons --
someone who loves art and has the "canvas space" to
match.
The Public Affairs Officer Shannon Ritchie and the other wonderful people at the US Embassy including Sarah, Pascal, Franck, Dominique, Joseph, Maureen, and Richard.
Jean Koumy -- artist, muralist, my right hand, and the source of my Togolese folktale as well as his four wonderful assistants: Tony, Godfrey, Hiler, and Dansou.
The delightful and talents students and teachers from three schools in Lome -- Lycee Agoe Centre, SIGMA, and CEG Attiegou -- who helped paint the mural.
Kate, Lizzie, and Miguel -- Peace Corps Volunteers and artists whose mural assistance was so very welcome!
Francis -- chauffeur, guide, and translator with a serving of "dessert" on the side.
Wilberforce -- for 15 unexpected minutes.
My Galion Neighborhood Artists, Chefs, and Friends -- Thibaut, Kwami, and Jaback.
The Public Affairs Officer Shannon Ritchie and the other wonderful people at the US Embassy including Sarah, Pascal, Franck, Dominique, Joseph, Maureen, and Richard.
Jean Koumy -- artist, muralist, my right hand, and the source of my Togolese folktale as well as his four wonderful assistants: Tony, Godfrey, Hiler, and Dansou.
The delightful and talents students and teachers from three schools in Lome -- Lycee Agoe Centre, SIGMA, and CEG Attiegou -- who helped paint the mural.
Kate, Lizzie, and Miguel -- Peace Corps Volunteers and artists whose mural assistance was so very welcome!
Francis -- chauffeur, guide, and translator with a serving of "dessert" on the side.
Wilberforce -- for 15 unexpected minutes.
My Galion Neighborhood Artists, Chefs, and Friends -- Thibaut, Kwami, and Jaback.