A Talented New York City Doorman Who Plays Violin and Is an Art Dealer, All While in the Service of Others

“Yves & Variations” by Lydia Cornett is a beautiful short film about Yves Deshommes, a thoughtful New York City doorman who immigrated to the United States from Haiti and leads many different lives, all in the service of others. Deshommes is not only a talented violinist, but he is also an art dealer, a father, and a friend to all those who come to his desk at work. Deshommes is a musician who’s happy to share his talent with those who want to learn and an advocate for his fellow Haitians both in the US and in Haiti. All in all, a remarkable man.

A New York City doorman wears many hats—father, art curator, and violinist—as he works tirelessly to give back to his community in Haiti.

via Nag on the Lake

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.