Lenny Gerard
Lenny Gerard
Biography
I’m a multidisciplinary artist and creative producer based in Los Angeles. I earned a BFA in Photography and a BA in Music from Parsons School of Design in New York (Class of 2015). Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with brands like Netflix, H&M, Burt’s Bees, Universal Music Group, and the Academy of Motion Pictures. My fine art has been exhibited internationally and is part of permanent collections, including at the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art).
In 2022, a freak accident left me hospitalized for nearly a year. I had to relearn how to walk, an experience that completely changed the course of my life and practice. During recovery, when I could only move my arms, I began painting. That shift pushed my work into a more personal, urgent, and honest space. Painting became not just a medium, but a form of survival.
The experience also ignited a passion for teaching. Once I recovered, I began volunteering at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles, where I teach printmaking to blind and visually impaired individuals. I also lead workshops at Painted Brain, a nonprofit supporting people facing mental health challenges. Sharing art as a tool for healing and connection is now central to my practice.
My work blends abstraction with themes of American culture, identity, and the often-unspoken struggles we carry. I see art as a universal language that transcends barriers and speaks on our shared human experiences. With my art I create space for empathy, dialogue, and transformation.
Education:
Parsons School of Design, New York City, Photography & Cinematography (BFA) – 2010-2015
The New School, Parsons, New York City, Arts In Context (BA) – 2010-2015
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