Born 1948; qualified and experienced as a metalworker, carmechanic and visual and plastic artist; 30+ years of self-employed practice, initiating and participating in scores of social and artistic events and happenings; travels, photography, film and video. Presently developing a business (Mama Diop) by building Hybrid Solar Dryers in West Africa, making use of excess fruit to generate income for locals and myself by exporting dried products to EU.