Dr. Gery Anderson will be presenting on the fascinating life and work of John Lapsley. John Lapsley was born in Selma in 1915 and began exploring the the visual arts at an early age. His studies and travel took him all over the world and as he explored the world around him, he recorded what he saw and experienced in many artistic media. The show will include works in oil, watercolor, fresco, pencil and pastel as well as examples of seriography and monoprinting. Some friends who knew John personally will recount their personal interactions with him.
Reception: 2-4pm
Lecture: 2:30