Paul Schexnayder lead a downtown murals tour that celebrates murals and street art in New Iberia. Tickets for the tour included refreshments.

Bus transportation for the tour was generously donated by Azalea Estates.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Paul Schexnayder is a Louisiana-based painter, author, and illustrator whose work explores atmospheric conditions and their influence on daily life. Through a signature motif of vertical brushstrokes—evoking the moss-covered landscapes of the South—Schexnayder captures the invisible presence of water vapor in color, shape, and form. His mixed-media compositions often incorporate architectural elements, flora and fauna, and symbolic characters, weaving together narratives filled with mystery, memory, and the passage of time.

A graduate of Louisiana State University with a BFA in Painting and Drawing, Schexnayder has exhibited extensively in solo and group shows throughout Louisiana, including at the Zigler Art Museum, the Louisiana State Museum, and Festival International, where he was named the Official Poster Artist in 2008. His work is featured in numerous private and institutional collections, including those of Governor Kathleen Blanco, Festival International, and Lourdes Hospital.

Beyond the canvas, Schexnayder is also an acclaimed author and illustrator. His children’s books, including The Gumbo Gators series and I Know Louisiana Colors (Pelican Publishing), reflect the same regional richness and storytelling found in his visual art. Through both paint and prose, Paul Schexnayder continues to celebrate and preserve the culture, history, and rhythm of Louisiana.

To view more of Schexnayder’s work, visit his website.

Funding for this project has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the State of Louisiana.