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Editie 2026 · 3 kunstwerken Elk kunstwerk op bestelling geschilderd
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Lisa Thomas-Laury · 1941 – 1992

Untitled

1988 · The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Beiroet · origineel 87 x 68 cm

1988 watercolor by Lisa Thomas-Laury. A dynamic, emotionally charged piece featuring a nude figure & masked form. Expressionistic style, layered colors, & themes of vulnerability. #art #watercolor #expressionism

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 1 van 3 kunstwerken van Lisa Thomas-Laury
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

vanaf$17028 × 36 cm Bestel dit kunstwerk

Dezelfde afmetingen als het origineel$31568 × 87 cm Op maat maken in originele afmetingen

Portrait of Artist’s Daughter

1978 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · origineel 90 x 85 cm

Experience Lisa Thomas-Laury’s expressive Portrait of Artist’s Daughter, a captivating 1978 figurative painting with muted tones and visible brushstrokes. This intimate portrait evokes a sense of connection through its unique style and subtle symbolism – discover or own this remarkable piece.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 2 van 3 kunstwerken van Lisa Thomas-Laury
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

vanaf$17031 × 32 cm Bestel dit kunstwerk

Dezelfde afmetingen als het origineel$36685 × 90 cm Op maat maken in originele afmetingen

Self Portrait

1984 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · origineel 60 x 60 cm

A captivating self-portrait by Lisa Thomas-Laury from 1984 depicts the artist brushing her teeth while gazing at the viewer in a bold oil on canvas style, showcasing a unique moment of intimacy and artistic reflection. Discover this remarkable piece and bring art home.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Populariteit: Nr. 3 van 3 kunstwerken van Lisa Thomas-Laury
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

vanaf$17032 × 32 cm Bestel dit kunstwerk

Dezelfde afmetingen als het origineel$24760 × 60 cm Op maat maken in originele afmetingen

De kunstenaar

Lisa Thomas-Laury

1941 – 1992

Snelle feiten

NationalityGermany
Lifespan51 years
Top-ranked workUntitled
Died1992
Museums on APSThe Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Ibrahimi Collection
Works on APS3

Biografie

The Dual Identity of Lisa Thomas-Laury

While the name Lisa Thomas-Laury is etched into the cultural memory of Philadelphia as a distinguished and retired news presenter, her creative output offers a much more intimate, visceral dimension. Known to many for her decades of service at WPVI-TV—where she famously co-anchored the 5 p.m. newscast alongside Marc Howard—she also navigated a profound visual world characterized by an evocative blend of expressionism and psychological depth. Her artistic practice, often explored through works like Self Portrait and Untitled, captures raw human vulnerability, inviting viewers to look past the polished persona of a broadcast professional into a realm of intense self-reflection.

Her journey through the lens of the camera was marked by significant milestones in American broadcasting. After early career stints at WSAZ-TV in Huntington, West Virginia, KTVY in Oklahoma City, and WTVF in Nashville, she arrived in Philadelphia in 1978. Her ascent in the newsroom was notable, even famously beating out colleague Oprah Winfrey for a position. Throughout her tenure, she became one of the few African American women to anchor in the Philadelphia market, contributing to programs like Fast Forward and Visions. Yet, beneath this public-facing career lay an artist capable of exploring the most private corners of the human psyche.

A Visual Language of Vulnerability

The artistry of Lisa Thomas-Laury is defined by its ability to transform the mundane into the monumental. In her 1984 oil on canvas work, Self Portrait, she utilizes a startling directness to bridge the gap between the subject and the observer. By depicting herself engaged in the simple, everyday act of brushing her teeth, she transcends mere portraiture, turning a moment of domesticity into a meditation on identity and the willingness to expose one’s innermost self. Her technique in this piece demonstrates a confident application of paint, using layering and glazes to create a rich depth that mirrors the complexity of the subject matter.

This exploration of the human condition extends into her use of more fluid mediums, such as watercolor. In her 1988 work, Untitled, she invites the viewer into a dreamlike, visceral realm where boundaries dissolve. Through the masterful use of the wet-on-wet method, she creates a landscape of psychological tension, contrasting a central nude male form with a mysterious, masked figure. This piece serves as a profound meditation on themes of anonymity and exposure, utilizing asymmetrical balance and energetic splatters to suggest a world in constant flux. Her work often avoids rigid formality, opting instead for a spontaneous and emotionally resonant approach that echoes the explorations of subjective experience found in early 20th-century art.

Technical Mastery and Emotional Resonance

The technical evolution of her work reveals a deep engagement with texture and light. Whether working in the heavy, tactile impasto of oil on canvas or the bleeding edges of watercolor, Thomas-Laury employs color not merely as a decorative element, but as a tool for emotional shaping. In works such as Portrait of Artist’s Daughter, she utilizes a muted palette of earthy browns, grays, and blues to foster a sense of quiet contemplation, punctuated by strategic pops of color that guide the viewer's gaze.

Her artistic legacy is one of duality: the strength of a pioneering journalist paired with the sensitivity of an expressionist. Her ability to manipulate medium—using short, broken strokes to create movement or saturated pigments to build depth—allows her work to breathe with a kinetic energy. Ultimately, her visual contributions stand as a testament to the power of looking inward, using the canvas to navigate the delicate balance between observation and interpretation, and between the public face and the private soul.

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Quiz voor verzamelaars

In which year did Lisa Thomas-Laury complete her 'Self Portrait'?
Which medium was used for the artwork 'Self Portrait'?
What subject is depicted in the 1988 watercolor titled 'Untitled'?
In 'Portrait of Artist’s Daughter', what is the artist's characteristic style?
Which movement's spirit regarding color and rhythm is echoed in Thomas-Laury's 'Self Portrait'?

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