Artist Talk: Stephen Lawrie

The second in a series of talks by Adam 2020 finalists, Wairarapa (and Alaska)-based artist Stephen Lawrie will discuss his work, process, and life in Alaska and NZ.

Stephen Lawrie was born in Wellington in 1953. He first visited Alaska in 1973 and since then has split his time between New Zealand and Alaska where he is self-employed as a commercial salmon fisherman. Fishing has facilitated his artistic career in New Zealand and Alaska.

Image: Stephen Lawrie, Friday After Work With Emma 2017 (Emma Lowe), acrylic on canvas.