EDINBURGH.- Laurie Vincent, guitarist and one half of primal rock duo Slaves, announces the first official solo gallery showing of his artwork at Flaubert Gallery, as part of the World’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Drawing and painting from a very young age, Laurie has gone on to develop a distinctive style. Inspired by the post-modernism of Warhol, the street art of Basquiat, the expressive, political work of Keith Haring and the anarchic, DIY ethos of Raymond Pettibon, Laurie’s art has been adorning Slaves flyers and releases since the band formed, being the creative vision behind all of the bands striking artwork.

“I’d like my paintings to excite and inspire other people. I want my paintings hung on gallery walls and in people’s collections” Vincent says of his art. “I just want to take my painting as far as it will go and to keep enjoying it.”

This first gallery exhibition comes after his successful debut solo pop-up show at London’s Amersham Arms earlier this year, and a recent group showing at London’s W hotel in Leicester Square. Last year Vincent exhibited as part of a group showing alongside members of Genghar, Alt-J and Bombay Bicycle Club, who each displayed their own art at Hackney Downs Studios.

Slaves are one of the most exciting bands in the UK right now. Their debut album, ‘Are You Satisfied?’ smashed into the UK top ten on its release, earned them various award nods (including Mercury Prize Nomination, a Kerrang! Award and an NME Award), led them to headline their biggest ever show at Brixton Academy last December and become one of the UK’s most in demand live acts. They’ve recently collaborated with Chase & Status on their single ‘Control’ and are working on new material for their second album.

The Exhibition is open to the public 5-17th August at Flaubert Gallery, 74 St Stephen St, Stockbridge Edinburgh.