Lawrence Carroll was a painter and sculptor whose work defied easy categorization, straddling the boundaries between painting and sculpture, the ephemeral and the eternal. Born on October 11, 1954, in Melbourne, Australia, Carroll moved to the United States with his family at the age of three. He grew up in a culturally diverse environment in Santa Monica, California, which would later influence his artistic sensibilities. Carroll's journey into the art world was not a conventional one. He did not immediately pursue art but instead found himself working in various jobs, including as a laborer and a custodian. It was during these formative years that he began to develop an appreciation for the beauty in the mundane and the overlooked, a theme that would permeate his later work. Carroll eventually decided to follow his passion for art, enrolling at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he studied under the tutelage of artists such as Vernon Wilson and Llyn Foulkes. In the 1980s, Carroll's career began to take shape. He moved to New York City, a hub for contemporary art, where he immersed himself in the vibrant art scene. His early work during this period was characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, with a focus on the materiality of his chosen mediums. Carroll's paintings often incorporated found objects and non-traditional materials, blurring the lines between different art forms. He was known for using wax, a signature element in his work, which added a sense of fragility and impermanence. Carroll's art is often described as contemplative and introspective, inviting viewers to engage with the subtleties of texture, form, and color. His pieces are typically large-scale, commanding the space they inhabit, yet they maintain a quiet and introspective presence. The surfaces of his works are meticulously crafted, with layers of paint and wax built up and then partially scraped away to reveal the history of their making. Throughout his career, Carroll exhibited widely and his work was included in numerous solo and group exhibitions around the world. Notably, his art was featured in the Venice Biennale in 1992, a prestigious international art exhibition, which marked a significant milestone in his career. His work is also part of several public collections, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea in Spain. Carroll's approach to art was deeply personal and reflective of his own experiences. He often spoke of the importance of memory and time in his work, and how each piece was a repository of moments and emotions. His creative process was slow and meditative, with some pieces taking years to complete. This dedication to the evolution of his work is a testament to his belief in the transformative power of art. In addition to his painting and sculptural work, Carroll was also a teacher and mentor to many young artists. He believed in the importance of passing on knowledge and fostering a sense of community within the art world. His gentle demeanor and thoughtful approach to art-making left a lasting impact on those who worked with him. Lawrence Carroll passed away on May 21, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of work that continues to inspire and challenge the art community. His contributions to contemporary art are characterized by a unique blend of simplicity and complexity, stillness and narrative. Carroll's work remains a poignant exploration of the human condition, an invitation to pause and reflect on the spaces between the tangible and the transcendent.

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