Laurie Cooper

Laurie Cooper is a Philadelphia based fine artist interested in showing the beauty of the black race. Her main goal is to show the inner and the outer beauty. Such as the inherent strength of character, richness of skin color, and the strong unique facial features that lies in the black race.Ms. Cooper is able to reveal these aspects in an academic style of painting, which is why she is one of the inspiring upcoming artist of today.

Education

1984-88 University of Pennsylvania-BA in fine arts
1990-93 University of the Arts- BA in fine arts

Exhibitions

1989 Gallery 500, Washington
1989 The Mocha Gallery, Philadelphia
1991 The Lucien Crump Art Gallery, Philadelphia
1994 Collectible Art Gallery, Philadelphia

Permanent collectors of her work include Dr. Pete Smith, Dr. Samuel F. Quartey, and Dr. Carey Tucker. Colorworks Gallery in Maryland, and Collectible Art Gallery in Philadelphia.

Laurie Cooper hopes to reveal to all races the special qualities of the black race.