The Walter

Walter was born and raised in Harlem, New York City. His mother was born in Guyana, South America, and his father was born in the Bahamas. He began his career as a printer and then worked as a faculty member of the State University of New York's Brooklyn campus, where he taught vocational and academic courses.

Walter earned a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Photography from the City College of New York as well as a Master of Art in Media Studies, Video, and Photography from the New School for Social Research. Unlike many artists, Walter's background in printmaking allowed him to be able to pursue his art full-time. 

Walter has earned various accolades throughout his career. He has received awards from the Photographic Society of America as well as the prestigious Silver Medal from the Royal Society of Arts in London, England.

Walter has been an artist for all of his life and his favorite media include drawing, sculpture, and photography.

"For me, being an artist means that I am able to visualize my own imagination, and place it into a medium that is comfortable for me."

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