About Dunstan St. Omer
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Dunstan St. Omer was a painter and artist.
Sir Dunstan Gerbert Raphael St. Omer (24 October 1927 – 5 May 2015) was a Saint Lucian painter, muralist and educator. He designed the national flag of Saint Lucia.
Early life Dunstan St. Omer was born in Castries on 24 October 1927. He attended St. Aloysius R.C. Boys School and Saint Mary's College.
Career St. Omer left Saint Lucia for Curaçao where he was influenced by the Greek artist Pandelis. He returned to Saint Lucia in 1949 and held various teaching jobs.
St. Omer was the editor of The Voice newspaper from 1959–1962.
In 1967, St. Omer designed the flag of Saint Lucia, winning a national contest for the best flag design marking Saint Lucia's statehood.
He taught art from 1971 until his retirement in 2002. He also worked as an art specialist in the Ministry of Education.
Personal life Dunstan St. Omer was married to Cynthia St. Croix. They had nine children.
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Who was Dunstan St. Omer?
Saint Lucian painter (1927-2015)
When was Dunstan St. Omer born?
Dunstan St. Omer was born on 24 October 1927 in Castries.
When did Dunstan St. Omer die?
Dunstan St. Omer died on 5 May 2015 in Saint Lucia.
What was Dunstan St. Omer's occupation?
Dunstan St. Omer was a painter and artist.
What nationality was Dunstan St. Omer?
Dunstan St. Omer's recorded nationality: Saint Lucia.
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