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Lawrence Walker

The roots of Larry’s art go deep into every major art movement from the Impressionism of the late 19th century to the Minimalism of the late 1960s.  He works in several media, resifting and reevaluating ideas that appeal to him.  The threads that run through his two dimensional work are designed with a bold use of color and visual and/or tactile texture.  Larry’s three dimensional work reflects the Minimal concepts that combine Dada and Bauhaus influences.

Trained in Graphic Design, Larry had a long career in advertising at The Akron Beacon Journal, the J.C. Penney Company, and as a full partner at Team 4 and Company.   In addition, he was a passionate art educator, teaching at St. Joseph’s School, Cuyahoga Falls High School, Central Hower High School, and The University of Akron.  Larry also earned an MFA in Studio Art from Kent State University in 1976.

Larry’s work has been included in many prestigious exhibits including the Cleveland Museum of Art May Show, The Butler Show, the Ohio Designer Craftsmen Annual, and the Akron Society of Artists Membership show among others.  Also, his many one man shows include those at the Mansfield Art Museum, Case Western Reserve Mather Gallery, Don Drumm Gallery, the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, and the Stan Hywet Annuals.  In 2015, he was commissioned to design the logo and art for the Akron First Night celebration.  In addition to his membership in the Group Ten Gallery, he is a member of the Akron Society of Artists and served as the ASA President from 2013 through 2016.