Portrait of Lauren with Still Life

"Portrait of Lauren with Still Life," represents one of Noel's favorite subjects - the quiet, collaborative relationship between artist and model. Over the last few years, women have come to dominate his studio compositions, even serving as surrogates for the artist himself. While Noel explores timeless themes and techniques in his work, he is very much a contemporary artist, focused on infusing his own "sensual experience of the world" with the complexity of the artistic past.