Philp Lawson (Artist)
Philip Lawson | |
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| Born | 1967 Bristol, TN |
Notable work | Weapons of Light |
| Website | https://www.philiplawsonart.com/ |
Philip Lawson (b. 1967) is an American Conceptual Artist and the creator of the Weapons of Light resin sculptures.[1] In addition to his resin sculptures of AK47s, Lawson also creates paintings, photography, ceramics, music videos and other forms of art.[1] Lawson maintains a studio in the San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area in California, since he moved there in 2008.[1][2]
Biography
Lawson was born in Bristol, Tennessee. In 1991, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida. Then, in 2001, he studied art therapy, completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University in California.[1]
Over 10 years ago, Lawson began creating resin sculptures of AK47 guns. The resin sculptures allow light to penetrate through. Lawson created these sculptures to reference transformation.[1] In other words, the sculptures represent the virtues that can be used to fight violence in the world with peace. Lawson's concept grew from reading the bible verse Romans 13:12: The night is almost over, and the day is close, so put down your cloaks of darkness and equip yourselves with Weapons of Light. [2]
Inspired by the project, German composer Laetitia Hahn composed her Weapons of Light Concerto. Hahn performed this piece in 2019 alongside the Moldavian Orchestra and composer Franz Schottky.[3]
Other projects that Lawson has worked on include the following. In 2012, he spent two weeks in Panama creating upcycled art.[2] In 2014, Lawson worked to restore the Freemasonry|Scottish Rite Freemason Temple in Oakland, CA.[4]
Exhibition
Lawson's photographic series were exhibited at Union Street's Descend Salon in San Francisco.[5] The Weapons of Light resin sculptures were exhibited at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco in the group show "Lethal Injection" in 2012. [2]
In 2013, for the 39th anniversary of the founding of the Institute Nacional de Cultura (INAC) of Panama, Philip Lawson, alongside Panama artist Dilsa Rivera, exhibited 30 photographs and 1 video. The exhibition titled, “Darién Trocha Fotográfica” reflected on life in the Darién province in Panama. The exhibition took place on the 6th of June at the Galería de Artes Visuales Juan Manuel Cedeño de INAC in Panama.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Artist Interview Series | Philip Lawson | Matt Pierson Art, retrieved 2023-02-28
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Alamedan converts weapons into peace art". East Bay Times. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ Laetitia Hahn plays her own concerto: Weapons of Light Live in Moldovia with Franz Schottky, retrieved 2023-02-23
- ↑ "Oakland: Freemasons lodge turning back the clock". East Bay Times. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "Arts & Entertainment - Philip Lawson photographic display opens at Descend Salon". www.northsidesf.com. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "INAC REALIZA EXPOSICIÓN FOTOGRÁFICA EN HOMENAJE A LA PROVINCIA DE DARIÉN". Fragata Cultural. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
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