New York, NY
About Julian Lesser:
Julian Lesser, born and raised in New York, received his BFA from New Paltz University with a concentration in painting. It was there that Lesser found his true voice and ability to capture his mind, consciousness and personality in the tangible form of paintings. In 2005 Lesser moved to New York City where he currently lives and works, creating art and exhibiting throughout the country. Lesser brings a love of color and exploration to his pieces, which also incorporate the energy and rush of the environments around him. Inspired by his own life and journey for truth and purpose, Lesser's work portrays the many facets of the human condition. By focusing on basic virtues Lesser's work breaks down walls and manages to transcend gender, sexuality and race, making his paintings accessible to the broad public.
Selected exhibitions
- Solo show "Small Thoughts" at Bobby Berk Gallery - Manhattan, NY, 2010
- Solo show "Garden Collection" at Lumen Gallery - Manhattan, NY, 2010
- Solo show "Just Flowers Plus" at the Historic Huguenot Street Gallery - New Paltz, NY, 2010
- Group show "Mix it Up" at Rhonda Schaller Gallery - Manhattan, NY, 2008
Education
- State University of New York at New Paltz, BFA - New Paltz, NY,2005
- Empire State College, Studio Semester - New York, NY,2003