Exploring the Legacy of Chet La More: A WPA-Era Artist

Welcome to chetlamore.com, where we celebrate the life and work of Chet La More, a renowned WPA-era artist. Discover his journey through abstract surrealism, murals, and sculptures, and explore his significant contributions to American modernism and major art collections, including MoMA and the Smithsonian.

5/8/20241 min read

A mural depicts a cartoonish figure sitting on a ledge, blowing a long horn. The figure wears a vest, trousers, and a hat, with exaggerated features characteristic of street art. A geometric pattern decorates the wall, and a green vine grows from below.
A mural depicts a cartoonish figure sitting on a ledge, blowing a long horn. The figure wears a vest, trousers, and a hat, with exaggerated features characteristic of street art. A geometric pattern decorates the wall, and a green vine grows from below.

Celebrating Chet La More