LAWRENCE CIARALLO is an artist, designer and muralist from the city of Hoboken, New Jersey. His work is an eclectic mix of portraits, pop art and mixed media pieces that address a myriad of topics and honor a diverse group of individuals. His work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries throughout the country including the Montclair Art Museum, Zimmerli Art Museum – Rutgers University and Redefine Gallery. Lawrence has executed murals in various cities throughout the northeast in addition to having pieces in many private collections. In 2020 he was a recipient of the NJ Professional Artists Award. His work has been reviewed by multiple publications and in 2025 Lawrence was the subject of a NJ PBS segment on State of The Arts.

STATEMENT

My paintings and murals are inspired by the endless beauty that exists amidst the chaos of daily life. To exemplify this spectrum, I utilize a mixture of collage, abstraction and portraiture. Portraiture allows for the duality of addressing current events and/or celebrating a group or individual. These pieces offer insight to my beliefs and interests as my subjects are an array of musicians, authors, scholars, artists and athletes whose accomplishments provide endless motivation personally and creatively. 

My objective is to create work that stimulates, informs, and engages the viewer.

EDUCATION

Montclair State University. Montclair, NJ
Class of 2009
Degree/Major: B.A. College of the Arts, Studio/Graphic Design