Summary
Ligel Lambert (born May 20, 1982[1]) is a Haitian-born American interdisciplinary artist, entrepreneur,[2][3] educator[4] and graphic designer who primarily works in painting, collage, printmaking, assemblage (art) and sculpture. He is best known for his colorful, Fauvist, rhythmic and abstracted interpretations of musicians, interpretations of sounds and musical themed paintings.[5]
Ligel Lambert | |
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 Lambert in his Bronx Art Studio in 2021 | |
| Born | May 20, 1982 Cap-Haïtien, Haiti |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupations | |
| Organization(s) | The Art of Ligel, LLC |
| Known for | Painting, Mixed Media Art, Collage, Text Art, Conceptual Art, Graphic Design |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2000–2004 |
| Website | ligel |
Education and military service edit
Ligel (pronounced Lee - Jeal) received a Master of Fine Arts from RMIT University (RMIT School of Art), Melbourne in 2013.[6] He received a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of West Florida, Pensacola in 2021.[7] Ligel also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Ligel graduated from the United States Armed Forces School of Music in 2001. He is an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (USMC).[8]
Life edit
Ligel grew up in Savannah, Georgia, United States. He attended the Savannah Arts Academy, High School of the Visual & Performing Arts and graduated in 2000. He then attended the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) briefly before enlisting in the United States Military (The United States Marine Corps). After his honorable military service, Ligel attended Armstrong Atlantic State University,[9] now the Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus. In an article written by Amy Morris, which was published by the Savannah Morning News as well as the Florida Times Union, documented in the Spring of 2006,[10][11] Ligel was chosen as the Artist for the 2006 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster design contest. At the time, Ligel was the first out of state resident to win the jazz festival's poster design contest.[12][13] In 2007, Ligel's Art was selected for the 2007 Capital Jazz Festival. From 2007–2011,[14][15][16][17] Ligel was the Artistic Director, board member and graphic designer for the Savannah Jazz Festival,[18] presented by the Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah, Georgia. [19] In 2010, Ligel was selected as the Artist for the Black Heritage Festival.[20][21][22] In 2011, Ligel was briefly an adjunct faculty at the Savannah Technical College,[23] located in Savannah, Georgia. In 2012, Ligel became one of the finalists for the Runway-to-Win design challenge.[24] His works have been exhibited in many venues in the United States and abroad.[25][26][27][28][29][30] Ligel founded a business, The Art of Ligel, in October 2018.[31] Ligel is currently based in New York City.
Academic publications edit
- Technology in the Art Classroom (Grades 9–12)[32]
Teaching edit
In an article written by Nathan Driskell and published in June 2016, Ligel is listed to have taught high school students in the United States, South Korea, Japan and in China. In China, Ligel taught the IBDP Visual Art at Shanghai Shixi High School.[4][33]
Collaborations edit
For more than a decade, Ligel has collaborated with musician and professor, Wycliffe Gordon on numerous projects.[34] In 2011, Ligel collaborated with musician, President and CEO of Benedetto Guitars Inc., Howard R. Paul and Grammy Award-winning performing artist and songwriter, Bob James (musician).[35]
Selected collections edit
- RMIT University
- Savannah State University
- The Beach Institute/the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation Inc.
- Coastal Jazz Association/Savannah Jazz Festival
- The City of Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Jazz Festival)
- Ligel is also a featured artist on Artsy.[36]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Issue 24. Vol 7, Editor, Lowcountry Weekly: December 8–21, 2004 "Juxtaposition"
- ^ "Curl, E., The Savannah Morning News: August 27, 2006 "Local artists and organizations are proof that talent and income can mix"".
- ^ "The Art of Ligel". Amazon.com.
- ^ a b "Global Perspectives: Teaching International Baccalaureate Art Abroad". June 28, 2016.
- ^ May 2008 Monthly Edition Wessler, R., Coastal Antiques & Art, pp. 10–11: "The Music Man"
- ^ RMIT University published on RMIT's website: 2013 "RMIT University List of Graduates – 2013"
- ^ "University of West Florida published on UWF's website: May 2021 "University of West Florida 2021 Spring Graduation Commencement Program"" (PDF).
- ^ "Artexpo New York |".
- ^ Hunsberger, L. The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University, pp. 7: Week of April 13, 2006 "Spinning, slapping and wind-up toys"
- ^ Morris, A. Savannah Morning News, pp. C 1: April 5, 2006 "Local Artist Lauded for Great Sounds"
- ^ Morris, A., The Times Union, pp. C1–C2: April 5, 2006 "Musical Feast for the Eyes: Savannah Artist Creates Signature Piece for Event"
- ^ Editor, The Florida Star, p. 4, Section C: April 15, 2006 "Artist's work featured as jazz festival poster"
- ^ Goode, V., The South Side News, Vol 1, Issue 4: March 31, 2006 "Art in the music, music in the art: Savannah artist – musician scores big with jazz artwork"
- ^ "Wyatt, D., Savannah Now – The Savannah Morning News: September 21, 2007 " Savannah Jazz Festival Starts Sunday"".
- ^ Editor, The Coastal Senior, p. 14: September 2007 "Get Ready for Some (Old Timer) Jazz"
- ^ "068p1.jpg – The Savannah Tribune".
- ^ "Savannah Jazz Festival 2011! | Benedetto Guitars". benedettoguitars.com.
- ^ "Goldman, E., The Savannah Morning News – Savannah Now: August 3, 2009 "Line-up for the 2009 Savannah Jazz Festival Announced"".
- ^ "Flashback to 2010 Savannah Jazz Festival | Benedetto Guitars". benedettoguitars.com.
- ^ Dickey, A., The Inkwell (AASU), Pg., 6, February 18, 2010 "Black Heritage Festival Turns 21: Celebration of African American Art and Culture Culminates this Weekend"
- ^ "Dawers, B., The Savannah Morning New: February 3, 2010 "Man About Town: Amidst the Big Festivals, don't forget smaller gems"".
- ^ "The City of Savannah: Final Festival Schedule, January 15, 2019, The 30th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival Presented by Savannah State University and the City of Savannah "Savannah Black Heritage Festival honors festival Poster Artists"" (PDF).
- ^ "Savannah Technical College (STC) Employee Salaries 2011 | Page 18". openpayrolls.com.
- ^ "Savannah artist named as finalist in Runway to Win challenge".
- ^ Morekis, Jim. "Art Patrol". Connect Savannah.
- ^ "Gallery 2 – May 2004". www.carolinaarts.com.
- ^ "Exhibits & Openings". Connect Savannah.
- ^ "Savannah Area Artists Fine Art Exhibition Opens | The Savannah Tribune". July 15, 2009.
- ^ RMIT University School of Art, November 2013 "RMIT University MFA Fall 2013 Thesis Exhibition"
- ^ "Divine". July 8, 2019.
- ^ "New York State Department of State, Division of Corporation, Corporation & Entity Database, " The Art of Ligel, LLC"".
- ^ Ligel Lambert (2018). "Research Gate, Lambert, L.: December 2018, "Technology in the Art Classroom (Grades 9–12)"". doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.22563.09766/1.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Comparing the teaching of Diploma Programme art in different cultures". International Baccalaureate®.
- ^ "Creating Jazz, Wycliffe Gordon – Wycliffe Gordon".
- ^ Forever, Smooth. "BOB JAMES & HOWARD PAUL: JUST FRIEND | No Solo Smooth Jazz".
- ^ "Ligel Lambert – 22 Artworks, Bio & Shows on Artsy". www.artsy.net.
External links edit
- Official website