Collective Tension

Media: paper pulp painting

Statement:
My art has been a reaction to the many social and political events that have been occurring in our nation and our world. Without social media, the news, and our computers/phones we would not be as connected. This piece is a reaction to the murder of George Floyd.

Just Can’t

Media: paper pulp painting

Statement:
My art has been a reaction to the many social and political events that have been occurring in our nation and our world. Without social media, the news, and our computers/phones we would not be as connected. This piece is a reaction to the social injustice that has been occurring.

No!!

Media: paper pulp painting

Statement:
My art has been a reaction to the many social and political events that have been occurring in our nation and our world. Without social media, the news, and our computers/phones we would not be as connected. NO!! is a reaction to the social injustice in society.

Biography

Lea Basile-Lazarus has just retired from teaching art for over 25 years. Lea is a professional artist creating contemporary prints and paper pulp paintings. She has recently moved to Gig Harbor, WA, where she has a home printmaking studio. Lea creates her pulp paintings at Hook Pottery Paper in Indiana.