Laurence Chandler

Living in the vibrant Lanham, Maryland, community, just outside Washington, DC, Chandler blends his background in graphic design and a Master's in Education seamlessly into vibrant works that celebrate the unfiltered world of Abstract Expressionism. His experience spans military service, and years with both private and public sectors, enriching his artistic voice. His work, with palettes that seem to dance across the painting surface is a testament to his unique vision — where his unplanned, intuitive marks become narratives of movement and emotion, captivating the soul of the beholder. More than just visual, his art is a shared discovery, an invitation to experience art as a reflection of one’s innermost thoughts and dreams. Chandler’s works grace private and corporate collections. Celebrated exhibitions across the U.S. and commissioned public works, like "Encryptions" and "Sgraffito" installed in the lobby at The Hotel - The University of Maryland, highlight his artistic impact. His meticulously created works promise to invigorate both your personal and professional spaces.

“I start each painting with no pre-conceived idea of what the end result will be. It’s a spontaneous and intuitive process (a personal journey of discovery) ...

B.F.A. Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD . And, M.Ed., Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD.

CROSS SECTION OF PAST EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & PUBLIC WORK:

Chandler is constantly creating new works in his Maryland Studio. Feel free to contact him with questions about his artwork.


ARTOMATIC - Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Featured studio artist, exhibition included framed and unframed works on paper and canvas, 2024, 2017, 2016 & 2012.

ARTS’TINATION - MGM NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. Solo Exhibition titled “What does it mean to be Free?”, solo exhibition of originals, 2022.

THE HOTEL - THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD. Commission included seven five-by-four-foot works (three pieces from "Encryptions" series and four pieces from "Sgraffito" series) for the hotel’s grand lobby, 2019.

BET HER - BET TV NETWORK, Washington, DC. Several originals featured in a short film directed by celebrity Actor & Director Kim Fields, 2020.

MICA ART MARKET - Baltimore, MD. Select works featured at annual art market MICA campus (my Alma Mater). Partial proceeds fund Scholarships for students, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019 & 2016.

SUGARLOAF FALL SHOW - Gaithersburg, MD. Featured artist, juried exhibition, 2016.

THE STRATHMORE - Strathmore Mansion, North Bethesda, MD. 24th Annual Juried group show titled “ What’s on your Mind? Featurin...