
After studying in New York City under the guidance of Victor Candell, and professor Richard Mortensen in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lawaetz decided to create an art form completely separate from the rectangle and moved toward incorporating dozens of uniquely-shaped paintings combined with multiple triangles.
His art is both distinctive and influential, resonating deep Caribbean themes throughout. From Moko Jumbies to the horrors of the Triangle Trade, Lawaetz’s art can sometimes push the boundaries of emotion. However, he seems to contrast this with his vivid use of colors, causing each piece to have a long lasting effect.
Most recently, at the 2007 Florence Biennale, he was awarded a Lorenzo Il Magnifico Premio for his exhibition Biennale Beyond the Walls, and the following year he was featured in the international literary anthology “Caribbean Writer.”
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