Celebrating Chet La More

Explore the legacy of a WPA-era artist known for abstract surrealism and modernism.

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Artistic Legacy

Explore Chet La More's diverse and impactful artistic journey.

A chalk drawing depicting a man with stylized facial features including a mustache and voluminous hair. The figure is drawn on a dark surface with light detailing that highlights the contours and expressions.
A chalk drawing depicting a man with stylized facial features including a mustache and voluminous hair. The figure is drawn on a dark surface with light detailing that highlights the contours and expressions.
Paintings and Murals

Discover Chet La More’s vibrant paintings, from his WPA-era abstractions to surrealistic watercolors created during World War II, and his early portrait and figure works.

A mural painted on wooden panels features a grayscale portrait of a man's face highlighted with a teal outline. Peace symbols are drawn faintly in pink on each side. The artwork includes a signature with a heart in teal color in the bottom right corner.
A mural painted on wooden panels features a grayscale portrait of a man's face highlighted with a teal outline. Peace symbols are drawn faintly in pink on each side. The artwork includes a signature with a heart in teal color in the bottom right corner.
Sculptures

Explore La More’s innovative sculptures, including welded bronze and painted steel pieces, showcasing his mastery of form and material during his Michigan period.

A mural painted on a wooden surface depicts a large, stylized portrait of a person with curly hair and a wide smile. Graffiti text surrounds the portrait, with messages such as 'Miss You 4Ever' and a name. The colors are earthy, with a background of brown tones and black outlines.
A mural painted on a wooden surface depicts a large, stylized portrait of a person with curly hair and a wide smile. Graffiti text surrounds the portrait, with messages such as 'Miss You 4Ever' and a name. The colors are earthy, with a background of brown tones and black outlines.
A street artist is creating a detailed chalk drawing on pavement resembling a famous painting. The drawing features a female face with a blue headscarf and expressive eyes. Several pieces of colored chalk are scattered nearby. Other people are gathered around, observing the artwork.
A street artist is creating a detailed chalk drawing on pavement resembling a famous painting. The drawing features a female face with a blue headscarf and expressive eyes. Several pieces of colored chalk are scattered nearby. Other people are gathered around, observing the artwork.
Printmaking and Collage

Delve into La More’s whimsical serigraphs and intricate collages, demonstrating his playful yet thoughtful approach to printmaking and mixed media.

Artistic Legacy and Education

Learn about La More's influence as an art educator.

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Artistic Legacy

Explore Chet La More's influential journey as a WPA-era artist known for abstract surrealism.

Portfolio

Chet La More

Discover his murals, sculptures, and contributions to American modernism.

A brick wall is covered with vibrant street art displaying various elements. The phrase 'What a beautiful smile' is prominently featured in bold, yellow letters on a black background. To the right, a stylized face wearing glasses with images inside the lenses is depicted. Below, a drawing of a skeleton holding a scythe labeled 'MOMMA SAID' is visible. Various shapes and splashes of color, including blue, red, and purple, are spray-painted around the wall. The hashtag '#CHARLES BRADLEY' is also part of the mural.
A brick wall is covered with vibrant street art displaying various elements. The phrase 'What a beautiful smile' is prominently featured in bold, yellow letters on a black background. To the right, a stylized face wearing glasses with images inside the lenses is depicted. Below, a drawing of a skeleton holding a scythe labeled 'MOMMA SAID' is visible. Various shapes and splashes of color, including blue, red, and purple, are spray-painted around the wall. The hashtag '#CHARLES BRADLEY' is also part of the mural.
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Celebrating the Legacy of Chet La More

Welcome to chetlamore.com, where we celebrate the life and work of Chet La More, a WPA-era artist known for his contributions to abstract surrealism and American modernism.

A large, detailed chalk drawing of a face with symbolic designs is created on a paved urban plaza. The drawing features unique details like a nose ring and patterns on the forehead. It extends across the tiles, attracting attention. Surrounding the artwork, people are sitting or walking under large umbrellas and trees, giving the space a casual, social atmosphere.
A large, detailed chalk drawing of a face with symbolic designs is created on a paved urban plaza. The drawing features unique details like a nose ring and patterns on the forehead. It extends across the tiles, attracting attention. Surrounding the artwork, people are sitting or walking under large umbrellas and trees, giving the space a casual, social atmosphere.
About Chet La More
Explore His Artistic Journey

Discover Chet La More's remarkable journey from Wisconsin to Ann Arbor, showcasing his murals, sculptures, and collages, and his lasting impact on major art collections like MoMA and the Smithsonian.

Gallery Showcase

Explore Chet La More's abstract surrealism and artistic legacy here.

A stylized black and white mural of a person wearing a hat and sunglasses, smoking a cigar, painted on a metal door. The artwork is signed with the text 'SHETACH TAL # JAFFADOORS' in the bottom left corner. The background of the door is painted blue and framed by a stone wall.
A stylized black and white mural of a person wearing a hat and sunglasses, smoking a cigar, painted on a metal door. The artwork is signed with the text 'SHETACH TAL # JAFFADOORS' in the bottom left corner. The background of the door is painted blue and framed by a stone wall.
A large mural painted on the side of a building, depicting a person in western attire with a headdress and a high-kick pose. The mural is accompanied by text indicating a greeting from Calumet. The building facade features traditional architectural details and is bathed in warm sunlight. Shadows and a clear blue sky are visible, adding to the vibrant yet serene atmosphere.
A large mural painted on the side of a building, depicting a person in western attire with a headdress and a high-kick pose. The mural is accompanied by text indicating a greeting from Calumet. The building facade features traditional architectural details and is bathed in warm sunlight. Shadows and a clear blue sky are visible, adding to the vibrant yet serene atmosphere.
A colorful artwork on an easel depicts a profile of a person with abstract and vibrant strokes. The background consists of an indoor space with people walking in a large, open area featuring industrial design elements like exposed pipes and concrete flooring.
A colorful artwork on an easel depicts a profile of a person with abstract and vibrant strokes. The background consists of an indoor space with people walking in a large, open area featuring industrial design elements like exposed pipes and concrete flooring.
A collection of handmade artistic drawings displayed outdoors. The drawings feature various abstract and cartoonish depictions, including faces, peace symbols, hearts, and leaves. Many pieces are colorful and express messages like 'Love,' 'Create,' and 'Zen.' Some drawings incorporate elements such as cannabis leaves and a prominent image resembling a historical figure.
A collection of handmade artistic drawings displayed outdoors. The drawings feature various abstract and cartoonish depictions, including faces, peace symbols, hearts, and leaves. Many pieces are colorful and express messages like 'Love,' 'Create,' and 'Zen.' Some drawings incorporate elements such as cannabis leaves and a prominent image resembling a historical figure.

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