Lamp Community Blog

Feb 28

In Case You Missed It: Lamp Art Project Featured on USC Site

Earlier this month, the Lamp Art Project was the focus of a great article on Neon Tommy, the digital news site of USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.

(Untitled, by Carl Bunker)

L.A. Mental Health Program Practices Art of Recovery

By Ryan Faughnder, Senior News Editor | February 4, 2011

“What’s immediately striking about Gary Brown’s paintings are the eyes of his subjects. The faces stare straight at the viewer, eyes agape and perfectly round with deep, dark circles around them. Even his version of the Mona Lisa has an eerie darkness in the eyes.

Brown, originally from Louisiana, started painting in junior high school and continued working on his skills into adulthood. He used to paint for night clubs, making art for the walls and behind the stage. He’s also a musician. ….”

Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE.