Haiti, half of the island of Hispaniola, with it's Africian-French culture and turmultous history, was a key influence on the art and life of DXY.

It is safe to say that some of his happiest times were spent in Haiti. When he was not there he was longing to return. On this Caribbean island he was not bound by his anglo-saxon roots or his protestant upbrining. He was an artist pure and simple.