Will Smith, Jr. | Les Bon Temps

“Laissez les bons temps rouler" is the popular Louisiana Cajun phrase that translates as "Let the good times roll.”  It’s our way of wishing others happiness and is an expression of optimism when faced with life’s recurring adversities. Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina dramatically transformed our lives, including my career as an artist; I began documenting our cherished corner of America’s Wetlands, both the endangered topography and the unique way of life here in South Louisiana. We’ve come a long way since then, and still know how to “pass a good time.”

This collection of landscape paintings is a representation of those good times in South Louisiana, showcasing various locations at different times of day and night.