We are very excited to be exhibiting the work of Lauren Camara -- she is an artist based in the Bronx. She has always been fascinated by the unusual textures, bold colors and intricate patterns that characterize paper.
A professional graphic designer for the past 25 years, Lauren first became interested in paper art when she found herself saving the books of paper swatches she received from printing companies. She dreamed of somehow incorporating them into artwork. Eventually, she used those paper samples to create her first cut paper piece--a portrait of her husband.
When working on her cut paper art, Lauren integrates her technical skills and artistic sensibility to create distinctive, graphic-driven work. She cuts all of the paper by hand using an X-ACTO knife, a skill she learned while mocking up graphic design work.
Lauren is inspired by her family that spans a variety of cultures and religions as well as nature, music and New York City. The textures, patterns and colors of the papers she chooses represent the contrasts and contradictions of her experiences.
Lauren’s art brings her pure joy. She hopes that her work will make someone smile.
IG: laurencamara_nyc
Scott Bravo will be here.
SCOTT BRAVO is an acoustic, instrumental, virtuoso guitarist from NY. Scott was born and raised in Syracuse NY. In 2004 he recorded his first full album and went on tour across the country. By 2007 he had signed a record deal with Ohio record label RockShot Records and released his jazziest album to date. ”Bemusement Park”. In 2009 Scott released “NY Smile” his 4th album. He spent the vast majority of 2009-2013 on the road around the country steadily building a larger following. In 2013 he moved to NYC. In 2015 he released 5th album, a collection of older songs called "V" and his 6th “Yes…But With Shades of Grey”. In 2017 he released his 7th album, "Acoustisexual", and in 2019 he released a live EP entitled "Naked in My Glass Home". In 2020 he decided to try his hand at the 8 string acoustic guitar. Becoming one of less than a handful of guitarists to take up this instrument. ScottBravo.com
