Neil Lane the artist

Neil Lane - The Artist

The name Neil Lane is synonymous with red carpet glamour, gems and jewels but what most people don't know is that before Lane came to Hollywood, he was - and still is - an artist. After first exhibiting his experimental prints at the Brooklyn Museum in the 70's, he has kept his fine art (apart from his exquisite jewelry and engagement ring designs) a secret... declining invitations to some of the most exclusive Oscar parties and movie premiers to hole up in his studio after hours - almost every night and weekend for the past 25 years.

Neil Lane working at his studio

It is quite fitting that some of the themes Lane explores in his work are those of revealment and concealment, always examining what's at the core of one's soul – spiritually, politically and in society at large – in the pursuit of his creative truth. Lane’s latest passion is for metallic collage, building intricate, gilded layers that give a glimpse into the mystery of what’s underneath.

Lane is publicly showing his art for the first time in decades at the Gavlak Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. You’re cordially invited to view it from now until December 21.

Neil Lane's exhibit at the Gavlak Gallery

Neil Lane - The Artist

The name Neil Lane is synonymous with red carpet glamour, gems and jewels but what most people don't know is that before Lane came to Hollywood, he was - and still is - an artist. After first exhibiting his experimental prints at the Brooklyn Museum in the 70's, he has kept his fine art (apart from his exquisite jewelry and engagement ring designs) a secret... declining invitations to some of the most exclusive Oscar parties and movie premiers to hole up in his studio after hours - almost every night and weekend for the past 25 years.

Neil Lane working at his studio

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It is quite fitting that some of the themes Lane explores in his work are those of revealment and concealment, always examining what's at the core of one's soul – spiritually, politically and in society at large – in the pursuit of his creative truth. Lane’s latest passion is for metallic collage, building intricate, gilded layers that give a glimpse into the mystery of what’s underneath.

Lane is publicly showing his art for the first time in decades at the Gavlak Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. You’re cordially invited to view it from now until December 21.

Neil Lane's exhibit at the Gavlak Gallery