Limited Edition Print of Second Generation Holocaust Survivor Artist, Geoffrey Laurence
Limited Edition Print of Second Generation Holocaust Survivor Artist, Geoffrey Laurence
Own a piece of history with this exclusive limited edition print featuring Geoffrey Laurence, a Second Generation Holocaust Survivor whose resilience and story are central to the Facing Survival exhibition. This powerful portrait, created by acclaimed artist David Kassan, capturesGeoffrey's strength, courage, and unwavering spirit, offering a glimpse into her incredible journey of survival and hope.
Limited to 100 signed prints
5 x 7 in
High-quality archival paper, ensuring vibrant colors and lasting quality
Each print is hand-signed by the artist, David Kassan
**About Geoffrey Laurence**
Geoffrey Laurence (born 1949) is an American realist painter. He lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Laurence was born in Paterson, New Jersey. The child of Holocaust survivors, he was brought up and educated in London, England. He attended the Byam Shaw School of Art from 1965 to 1968, where he received the London Certificate in Art and Design and studied with Bridget Riley and Bill Jacklin. From 1968 to 1969, he studied graphic design under Tom Eckersley at the London College of Printing and then Saint Martins School of Art from 1969 to 1972 where he studied painting under Frederick Gore and received his BA. In 1992, he moved to New York and attended the New York Academy of Art where he studied with Eric Fischl, Wade Schuman and Vincent Desiderio and received his MFA Cum Laude in 1995. He is the recipient of grants from The George Sugarman Foundation, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the Walter Erlebacher Award and a J. Epstein Travel Award. His paintings have been exhibited across the US and in Europe including the Las Vegas Art Museum, Yeshiva University Museum and the Arnot Art Museum. His work can currently be seen at the Museum of Biblical Art (Dallas) and the Fulginiti Pavilion at Anschutz Medical Campus.
**About the Artist:**
David Kassan is an award-winning artist known for his deeply emotive and realistic portraits. His work often focuses on capturing the human spirit and telling the stories of individuals through his art.
**Support the Facing Survival Exhibition:**
Proceeds from the sale of this print will directly support the Facing Survival exhibition, helping to preserve and share the stories of Holocaust survivors like Ben Lesser. Your purchase not only honors Ben’s legacy but also supports the vital mission of educating future generations about the Holocaust.
