The Universe of Laurence Gartel “THE FATHER OF DIGITAL ART”

DSSART GALLERY in association with DDA (Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority) welcome you to DISCO, ART, DINE— Pineapple Grove Arts District’s new monthly block party.

Welcome to The Universe of Laurence Gartel!

Come join us on Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM for an immersive experience at Northeast 2nd Avenue Delray Beach. Explore the mind-bending art of Laurence Gartel, a pioneer in digital art and a master of visual storytelling. Get ready to be dazzled by a universe where technology meets creativity, and where every pixel tells a story.

Don't miss this chance to step into the vibrant world of Gartel's imagination. See you there!

Hosted by: Gallery owner David Sierodzinski

Produced by: Mykel Stevens

Music by: Charles Cav

Sponsored bar: HULA HUT SPIRITS & One With Life Tequila

PR/Media Partner: Kerri Paizzi— Monarch Marketing Agency & Flavor Palm Beach

After party: The Grove 187 NE Second Ave Delray Beach, FL 33444

About The Artist: Laurence Gartel American Digital Artist: b. 1956. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, USA, Joan Whitney Payson Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art, Princeton Art Museum, PS 1, Norton Museum and in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History and the Bibliotheque Nationale.

Laurence Gartel American Digital Artist: b. 1956. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, USA, Joan Whitney Payson Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art, Princeton Art Museum, PS 1, Norton Museum and in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History and the Bibliotheque Nationale. Born and raised in New York City, Gartel had the opportunity to teach Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer, went to School of Visual Arts, with fellow art student, graffiti artist Keith Haring, where he earned his BFA degree majoring in Graphics, and started his electronic career working side by side with Nam June Paik at Media Study/Buffalo in upstate New York. Gartel had many associations with musicians such as Debbie Harry (Blondie) Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys) Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls), Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Wendy O Williams (Plasmatics). Gartel has created artwork for such Pop Culture stars such as Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. One of Gartel's most memorable campaigns was the one he designed for Absolut Vodka in 1990, joining world famous artists such as painter Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. ABSOLUT GARTEL is considered to be the first digital art ad ever created for the legendary Absolut Vodka advertising campaign which can be found in the publication ABSOLUT BOOK by Richard Lewis. Listings wanted.

​Born into a creative family, David was introduced to artistry at an early age. His father, a professional musician and Laboratory, Scientific, and Artistic glassblower, had a full glassblowing studio at home, where David learned the craft as a young boy. Growing up surrounded by his father’s technical sketches, David developed a foundation that would lead him to become a successful commercial artist.

David studied at the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Design with a minor in Marketing. After graduation, he worked at leading advertising agencies in Miami, honing his skills in design and production. His career flourished after moving to Manhattan, where he became a sought-after contract commercial artist. Working alongside top creative talents in New York City, he rose to the role of Senior Designer, Senior Art Producer, and Hi-Res Retoucher, contributing to campaigns for Fortune 500 brands like Allied Domecq Spirits, Sanyo, American Express, L’Oreal, and Brown & Williamson.

David’s fascination with photography started young, always drawn to capturing images. In Manhattan, he invested in professional equipment, experimenting with Painting with Light in his studio. His summers in Montauk, NY, fueled his passion for landscape photography, where he captured the stunning natural beauty of the region.

​Behind the lens— 25 years in the making!

Host or Publisher Mykel Stevens