Luke Lawrence grew up in a small, rustic town in Oregon. Encouraged by his parents to use his imagination and ability to create art, Luke was free to dabble in paint, print and even metal. After graduating the University of Oregon with a degree in Philosophy, adventure beckoned. He packed his bag for the Caribbean islands. Working mainly on boats, Luke had the opportunity to sail and snorkel in some of the world’s most vibrant locations of the Caribbean, which later influenced his work. Although the Lawrence family can now boast three generations of artists, Luke had not always anticipated working in the family craft. It was not until returning home years later that Luke realized he had missed creating art. 

Due to injuries his father, Brent Lawrence, was unable to keep making his metal sculpture designs. Luke studied his methods and after 7 years of apprenticeship he was able to start creating his father’s designs. Taking over the family business Luke aspires to produce art that sometimes seems contradictory, mixing images influenced by ancient cave art while using modern day materials and methods. Luke creates pieces out of stainless steel while using a family secret kept for decades to create a unique patina. 

Most importantly, Luke hopes that his art creates a connection with the viewer. Anish Kapoor, Salvador Dali and M.C. Esher are just a few artists who inspire his imaginative process. Growing up, Tom Hardy’s art surrounded the home and suggested the simple yet rich ideas that can now be found in Luke’s work. His biggest inspiration is his father, Brent Lawrence. Success, Luke believes, is achieved by the evolution of his art works, whether it pushes the physical limits of the media or the imagination of those who view the work. We are excited to share the creations of this third-generation artist in our gallery so that you can take a piece of history home.