HOME AWAY FROM HOME
An Inaugural Solo Exhibition
by Laurenee Gauvin
As a young child born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Laurenee Gauvin was inspired by her father’s artistic passions. At the age of 4, Laurenee began sketching on sticky notes and would later sell them to her family and friends. At that moment, Laurenee had a desire to expand her passion and begin her creative journey. At the age of 14, Laurenee relocated from Haiti to the United States; Maryland became her new home. During her initial years stateside, Laurenee had to adapt to the new American lifestyle all while struggling with a language barrier, cultural differences and much more. This allowed Laurenee to mold into the young artist she is today creating a new pitcher for passions to pour from. She used her experience to express her thoughts into art.
A “Home Away from Home” pays homage to Laurenee’s Haitian heritage and native roots and introduces an emotional look into what home feels like in today’s climate through her artwork. From the multidimensional approach on canvas and the transition from canvas to a couch and other pieces of furniture. Welcome Home…
GALLERY HOURS
2100 L ST NW
@ thaddeus Stevens School (IN PARTNERSHIP W/ AKRIDGE)
on display
FRI, MAY 20TH THRU Sun, AUG 21ST, 2022
gallery hours:
WEDNESDAY - Friday @ 10a - 6p
saturday @ 10a - 2p
*ENTRANCE ON CORNER
*BUZZ FOR ACCESS
