Beside This Red River

While living in New Orleans, Lawson lost both his home and studio in Hurricane Katrina, along with 25 years of artwork and writing. Lawson has used this unfortunate loss as fuel for his own creative passion. Drawing from his recent series Juke Joint Men, this exhibition includes pieces dedicated to the Louisiana Hayride musicians, along with his signature pieces that incorproate reclaimed Mardi Gras beads, architectural drawings, and photographs, pieced together to create new and nostalgic images.