Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 20, 2023 Everett artist showcases art gallery from his series of By Tara Vocino A rtist Louis Staffieri, 23, drew his inspiration from growing up in Everett to open an art gallery at Art Lab Everett on Sunday. Staffieri is currently a student at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly. He is showing work from his series of “Houses and Playscapes” and “Experiments in Color.” His work will be featured in January at 132 Bucknam St. The lab shows the artwork of local artists, hosts monthly open houses and offer workshops, classes, shared (open studio) time, and – soon – a monthly conversation about art. The Art Lab also goes to locations when asked under the name A.L.E. on the Road and is funded by the Everett Citizens Foundation, the Everett Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council as well as private donations. For more information, visit ArtLabEverett.com. Parents Toni and Louis Staffieri Sr. take in their son’s work. Everett High School students Layla Betancur-Cardona and Aphrodite Allen drew oil pastels. Art Lab Founder/Director Martha Chason-Sokol (at right) and local artist Louis Staffieri admired the artwork on the Bucknam Street window. Louis Staffieri’s cousins Brandon and Alicia Kimball enjoyed the event. This piece, which is titled “City Plan,” resembles a big city street plan, like in New York. This painting, which is untitled and one of his favorites, was a gift that he made for his sister, Leandra. Shown from left to right: Louis Staffieri’s cousin Brandon Kimball, who draws his inspiration from him, artist Louis Staffieri, cousin Alicia Kimball and uncle Stephen Staffieri said the gallery is colorful and creative.
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