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Artist's Bio
E. Laurence Bake: Poet Painter
In the annals of art history, few figures embody the quiet persistence and late-blooming brilliance of E. Laurence Bake. A poet, painter, musician, and storyteller, Laurence has spent over five decades honing his craft in solitude, shunning the allure of fame for the pursuit of mastery. Now, in 2025, this romantic soul with a lion’s heart unveils a treasure vault of works that redefine the boundaries of art, emerging as an iconic force in the global creative landscape.
Laurence’s journey began in the 1960s as a young musician,
evolving into a lifelong devotion to what he calls “The Poetic Arts.” His work—steeped in quest for greater understanding of life and living, and the spiritual beauty of the ancient poets like Rumi—weaves narratives of love, personal growth, prosperity, the makings of a better world, and life’s profound questions.
For decades, he poured his soul into poetry, paintings, and music, creating a private symphony of words, images, and melodies that reflect his deep study of the human condition. Yet, he chose obscurity over the art world’s noise, keeping his masterpieces hidden until now.
Today, Laurence steps boldly into the future, wielding digital tools, original poems, along with hand-painted techniques to create his groundbreaking “Painted Poems.” These museum-quality canvases, which some predict will become national treasures one day, fuse original verses with vivid imagery, embodying the “Cyber + Human Hand” movement—a seismic shift where human creativity and machine intelligence collide.
His 2025 debut, The Divine Love Collection, showcases full-size canvases and limited-edition prints, blending poetry and visuals into a dynamic reflection of our tech-driven era. As Laurence explains, “Technology is shaping the future faster than we ever believed possible. This collection is a fusion of poetry and imagery that becomes one.”
Each Painted Poem is a literary and visual experience, burning with emotion and timeless resonance, capable of moving hearts across centuries. The art market has taken notice, with digital art surging—evidenced by Christie’s $432,500 sale of an AI-generated piece and Art Basel’s 2023 report on the cultural tide of digital art. Laurence’s works stand out unmistakably, their authenticity shining through any crowded gallery.
Complementing his Painted Poems are Poetry Scrolls—elegant, tactile extensions of his verse—and a forthcoming music and poetry album, where Laurence’s words dance with melodies performed by him and talented guests in his private studio. With new books, poetic gifts, and collectibles in progress, the E. Laurence Bake treasure vault is finally open, revealing a multimedia legacy that defies categorization.
As the art world catches up to his vision, Laurence Bake stands at the forefront of a transformative era. His Painted Poems, pulsing with the zeitgeist of our time, reflect a world grappling with its own creations. If the “Cyber + Human Hand” movement reshapes art for generations, as many predict, E. Laurence Bake will be its quiet, monumental voice—a master whose brilliance will only grow clearer with time.
Discover his work and join the journey.
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E L B Florida 1994
1996 Canada
E L B 2017 Capitol Theatre Concert
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