July 9 - Aug 26: Honfleur Gallery presents "Beyond The Surface" by John K. Lawson @ The Metro Gallery
Honfleur Gallery, will present a spectrum of mixed media works by artist John K. Lawson at Baltimore's Metro Gallery. From his installation based bead works to complex collage, Lawson explores his art on varying levels. More often than not, his work is influenced by his life's experiences and the current social climate. John K. Lawson embraces a multitude of colorful, mixed media techniques in his solo exhibit, Beyond the Surface. Expect to see everything from mannequin heads with beaded hard hats to earlier works including salvaged illustrations form Hurricane Katrina encased in encaustic wax.
John K. Lawson was formally represented by Honfleur Gallery, Washington D.C. in 2008 after presenting works relating to his experiences during Hurricane Katrina through a social arts initiative funded by the Deputy Mayors Office of Planning and Economic Development in Washington, D.C. More recent accolades include the completion of a 65 piece commission for The Historical Maritime building in New Orleans through his on-going collaboration and working relationship with architect, Marcel Wasznia.
Beyond the Surface opening reception is scheduled to open on Saturday, July 9th at 7 o'clock at the Metro Gallery: 1700 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21201. For details contact: sarah@themetrogallery.net. The show will run through August 26th, 2011 and will coincide with Baltimore's own ArtScape festival the weekend of July 15th - 17th. John K. Lawson will be available to meet the public during ArtScape.www.themetrogallery.net
For more information on John K. Lawson contact: Amy Cavanaugh Royce