On the Cover: John K. Lawson
The beaded piano and its artist have traveled more than most
Artist John K. Lawson is known for his elaborate beadwork pieces, particularly with pianos. With Temptation, Lawson transformed a 1917 honky-tonk into a piece of art that has since traveled to Baltimore, New York, the Berkshires, and Asheville. “Temptation” can currently be found at Cocha restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge, while Lawson keeps a studio in Sunshine. Read Ruth Laney’s “Travelin’ Man, Travelin’ Piano” here. More on Lawson at lawsonworks.com.
Photo by Lucie Monk Carter