Glen David Andrews Lithograph Print. This framed print measures 18"x24".

About the Artist

As early as two years old Laurent began drawing, often times, using the furniture of his parents, Dari And Byron Laurent, as his canvas. Having four siblings, Byron, Valencia, Aonika and Sean, taught him early and often the importance of embracing perspectives no matter how they may differ. For Laurent, art has always been a way to both stimulate and liberate his subconscious. Driven by his desire for attempting to recreate this beauty in his own colorful way, his passion for art grew deeper on a subconscious level. In 1995 he graduated from St. Augustine High School and was headed off to further his educational background. On a whim, Varion’s parents encouraged him to submit his portfolio to Xavier University’s Art Department. He agreed to do so and was offered a scholarship into Xavier’s Art Program. 

Laurent took a hiatus from painting after Hurricane Katrina. During this emotional time span he could not deny the fact that his creative nature was fighting to resurface. Feeling sobered in the fact that everyone in his city was in the same boat he was in, he became inspired to see the city’s rebirth so he began painting once more.

Laurent finds the aesthetic appeal in the cultural fabric of the city. From Second Lines to Mardi Gras to all of the city’s wonderful festivals or just a backyard crawfish boil with family and friends, he sees the charm in all of it. Varion Laurent considers himself another thread in the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Through his artwork he hopes to continue to spread the city’s colorfulness and resilience through his paintbrush.