As highlighted in a feature by Bright Side News, Paul LaJeunesse’s solo exhibition, A Sense of Place, explores the profound connection between memory, landscape, and identity. Presented at 2 Rules Fine Art in Marietta, Georgia, the show captures LaJeunesse’s fascination with the way places shape our personal and collective experiences.
LaJeunesse’s work, characterized by precise, realistic renderings of natural landscapes, draws heavily on his time in Iceland, where he completed a series of paintings as part of a prestigious Fulbright fellowship. The stark, atmospheric compositions evoke the haunting beauty of Iceland’s remote terrain, reflecting his deep respect for the environments he studies and paints.
The exhibition also highlights the technical rigor behind LaJeunesse’s practice, blending classical methods with contemporary perspectives. As a faculty member at the College of St. Scholastica, LaJeunesse continues to inspire the next generation of artists while contributing to the public art landscape through murals and community projects.
With A Sense of Place, LaJeunesse invites viewers to consider how the places we inhabit shape our identities, memories, and sense of belonging, transforming ordinary landscapes into powerful, emotional narratives.
