A Relationship With Color w/ artist Reginald Laurent
Abstract artist Reginald Laurent joins the Studio Noize fam! Reginald has been creating his colorful, energetic paintings for over 30 years and developed his signature style along the way. We talk about how he set up his practice while working a corporate gig, his approach to color, and the role of experimenting in his art. Beyond discussing his work and his various series, we get into what Reginald calls his unintentional legacy which is his teaching engagements. He does zoom sessions with schools elementary through high school and leads them in art projects based on his paintings. We talk about some of the wonderful messages and artwork he’s created with the students since leaving his corporate gig behind and finally getting to do what he loves full-time. Plus sunny side egg art?? Listen, subscribe, and share!
Episode 144 topics include:
living harmoniously with color
being productive
value as an artist
unintended legacy of art
wood assemblages
teaching engagements
controlling narratives
the domino effect
being God lead as a creator
Wood assemblage by Reginald Laurent
Reginald Laurent’s artist statement:
My art imitates life because it is representative of the diversity and inclusion of every culture, the backbone of what makes the world such an interesting place. The artistic irony and true narrative are reflected in the various stages during the execution of my process. My creations go through a regentrification process, and the intended result is a multi-cultural amalgamation of color that can be universally appreciated. My canvas is the only place I know where every color can exist in perfect harmony yet maintain its own individuality. It is the only place I know where I can mix, manipulate and integrate beautiful pigments and hues of colors, and every single color is equally significant. Each color has its own place and space and purpose and complements, respects and adds to the totality of the work. I try to do on canvas what we can’t seem to do on earth.
See More: www.laurentoriginals.com/ + Reginald Laurent IG @laurentoriginals
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