Catiri's Art Oasis

Laura Lee Junge
Chicago, Ill.
Laura Lee Junge has been hailed as an intoxicating new talent on the American artistic front. Taking her inspiration from life experiences, Junge firmly believes that the most honest painting is what one knows. This is clearly a philosophy she transfers to both her canvas and sculpted works. Junge’s childhood years were split between Minnesota & Oklahoma, before attending university at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, initially concentration on figure painting. With time, her paintings became more eclectic, in a style that critics have described as ‘surrealistic expressionism’. Junge, herself, remains a bit skeptical of any attempt to label her in a specific category. A self-declared fascination with movement typifies almost all of Junge’s artwork, which ranges dramatically from floral and inanimate renditions, to the worlds of musical expression or evocative, often jaded bar scenes. In these, a dark world seems to emerge from the soul of the canvas. No matter what the depiction, the fluidity of her work channels an energy that seems to defy the very nature of a one-dimensional canvas.

Calendar Girls & Dance
These paintings reflect the vibrant joy, motion and color of dance. Each reflects a different season, mood, dance media or spirit of dance. One may be perfect for your favorite dancer.

Floral Scenes
The floral creations are in stunningly vibrant colors and themes, with motion present in the painting that one does not normally associate with a still life. The lush colors bring a robust garden indoors.

Musical
The paintings of musicians playing a variety of instruments, of full orchestras, or of conductors in action, convey an energy that seems to defy the very nature of a one-dimensional canvas. They are full of color, motion and the sheer exuberance of music.

Night Life
The night life scenes in these paintings conjure a variety of images that range form the dark side of a bar to the frivolity of a night on the town. The subtle details are endless and enigmatic. Definitely a conversation piece in any setting.