Playful, dreamlike wonderlands captivate young and old, brought to life by the talents of Gabriel Lehman
Innocence, exploration and personal introspection are all part of the visual journey one experiences when observing the inspiring works of Gabriel Lehman. The highly acclaimed artist from Indiana will call Easton home in mid-July when his show, “A Bird’s Eye View,” opens at The Zebra Gallery. The exhibit’s opening reception is set for Friday, July 18 from 5-7 p.m.
Inspired by legendary artists such as René Magritte and Dr. Seuss, Gabriel’s whimsical works of illustrative surrealism portray playful, dreamlike landscapes. His paintings effortlessly evoke senses of childlike wonder, curiosity and discovery.
“I create entire worlds where my characters can play, explore and live out every childhood dream without boundaries,” Gabriel says.
Despite a lifelong struggle with dyslexia, Gabriel found his voice through visual storytelling—and he openly shares the difficulty of his youth to inspire today’s students.
“I create entire worlds where my characters can play, explore and live out every childhood dream without boundaries.
“Traditional learning was torture for me. Now, I speak to students about different types of intelligence and encourage them to embrace their own unique strengths,” he says.
“A Bird’s Eye View” will feature his fanciful, dreamlike landscapes with a particular emphasis on clouds, imbuing a sense of joy and wonder into his art. Gabriel is a self-taught artist who started painting in 2009 after a 14-year career in construction with a focus on flooring. Despite not having any formal training, Gabriel’s unique perspective and whimsical style quickly gained him a following.
Gabriel is also offering painting classes from July 14-19 to share the secrets to his gorgeous clouds and fantastic creatures. Classes offered include “Three-Color Clouds,” where students will learn how to capture the softness, depth and movement of clouds. The “Sunset Skies” class shares how to paint breathtaking sunsets on 16” by 20” canvases. The “Rays of Light” class guides students through techniques for making clouds look like they could float right off the canvas. Painters of all skill levels are welcome to participate in each of the classes. Call 410-253-9131 or email thezebragallery@gmail.com to express interest in registering. CS
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