A holiday display of artwork by Monti Sharp
Like the mirror in a kaleidoscope, contemporary artist Monti Sharp surrounds himself with a variety of colorful scenes from his life growing up in Monroe, depictions of pop culture personalities, nostalgic toys from his past, whimsical portraits of his pets, and vibrant interpretations symbolizing his faith. These things have accumulated and moved around in his mind as he moved around the country from North Carolina to New York to Los Angeles, and now back to where it all began.
A Monroe, Louisiana native, Monti Sharp began a deep dive into drawing and painting – something that he began at a very young age – as a response to the often stressful pursuit of his dream to become a professional actor. It was…
