The Art Of Ligel

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The museum setting enhances the painting's impact, with soft gallery lighting illuminating every brushstroke and nuance. Lambert's self-portrait becomes a focal point, drawing visitors closer to contemplate the emotions and thoughts captured in his expression.

Ligel Lambert embarking on a profound artistic journey, creating a symbolic painting that pays homage to James Rolling Jr., a figure whose life and legacy have left an indelible mark on history.

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THE ART OF LIGEL

Ligel is an interdisciplinary artist, adjunct professor at RMCAD, graphic designer, and entrepreneur born in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti; he became a US citizen on October 16, 2003, while serving in the United States Marine Corps and currently resides in New York City, United States. He has lived and worked in Japan, South Korea, China, and the US. His artistic skills span painting, collage, printmaking, assemblage, and sculpture. Ligel holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Interdisciplinary Art/Painting from the Royal Melbourne Institute (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2013). He also completed a Master's in Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida, USA (2021). He holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in Graphic Design (2011).
As a seasoned educator, Ligel has taught in the US, South Korea, Japan, and China. He has collaborated with notable figures such as Wycliffe Gordon, Howard R. Paul, and Bob James. Ligel’s work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, including New York; Savannah, Georgia; Su Zhou, China; Melbourne, Australia; Jacksonville, Florida; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Raleigh, North Carolina. His artworks can be found in a few private and public collections at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia; Savannah, Georgia; Tisdell Cottage Foundation and Coastal Jazz Association in Savannah, Georgia, City of Jacksonville, Florida, Wycliffe Gordon, and Kasseem Dean (Swizz Beatz). Ligel is a doctoral student at Columbia University’s Teachers College.

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Ligel Lambert Creating a Symbolic Painting Jacob Lawrence