Lucien Smith
Lucien Smith (United States, 1989) is a multidisciplinary artist recognized for his abstract works, notably the 'Rain Paintings' series created using paint-filled fire extinguishers. A graduate of The Cooper Union, he has exhibited at prominent galleries such as Skarstedt and Salon 94. In 2017, Smith founded 'Serving the People,' a platform aimed at fostering creativity and collaboration among artists.

Artwork by Willem de Kooning
What is Gestural?
Gestural art is a term that describes painting with freely sweeping brushstrokes. The primary goal of gestural art is to allow the artist to physically express emotional impulses. The varied, yet expressive paint marks are intended to convey the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, which viewers are believed to understand through the dynamic and spontaneous application of paint.