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Lawrence Feir

“The artwork I produce is an embodiment of my perception of the world. My approach to sculpture has evolved over the years, with the intention of presenting these forms in an intellectually stimulating manner to the viewer. Art should be meaningful and have the ability to evoke emotions in those who observe it. The passion, skills, and creativity poured into each piece make it invaluable. Artists aim to leave a lasting impact, ensuring their creations resonate and endure. Furthermore, art serves as a cultural ambassador, educating us about diverse lifestyles and histories. I hope that my work inspires other people, and maybe makes this world a little better place to live.”

Lawrence Feir has been involved in the arts nearly his entire life. After graduating high school in Long Island, New York he focused on the arts at Parsons School of Design in New York, later transferring to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst where he studied painting and sculpture.

In 1987, he opened a jewelry store in Huntington, New York where he honed his skills as a silver smith creating one-of-a-kind wearable sculptural pieces in sterling silver, gold and gem stones. Two years later, Feir relocated to North Carolina and GTCC’s commercial art program majoring in Photography.

After apprenticing with Heroy-Cutroneo Studios in Greensboro, Feir got a lucky break and got an assignment photographing an airliner at the Greensboro airport. His passion for aviation started as a young child growing up the son of an aeronautical engineer so he took to the assignment with great enthusiasm eventually working for several companies based at the airport.

As his photography skills improved he landed a position with Airways International magazine becoming the publications chief photographer two years later. Feir has traveled the world photographing aircraft for Boeing, Airbus Industries, Rolls Royce, Midwest Airlines and others. Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Feir put down his cameras and went back to a former love - sculpture. He remains a sculptor to this day working mostly in steel and other metals. His focus remains on figurative works to this day.

Passionate metal sculptor with more than two decades of experience in the fine arts with specialties in contemporary figurative works and a strong focus on kinetic sculptures. Lawrence Feir has kinetic sculptures on lease to multiple municipalities in the southeast United States and gallery representation across the USA and Canada. Recent commissions include the Tree of Hope for the Moses Cone Cancer Center. Current projects include a Centennial Monument for the Sunset Hills neighborhood in Greensboro, NC and many others.

Education
Parsons School of Design, New York
University of Massachusetts, Amherst