36" diameter WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping All proceeds benefit the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts. 24 x 30 inches, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue Detailed description, 2003 by George Rodrigue Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. See N.Y. Times obituary. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 40 x 30 inches [12] He also designed three posters[13] for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which feature portraits of Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt. The piece is a hand painted sculpture by the artist that floats off the wall and can be reversed. The dog doesnt know. [24], Forced to relocate, Rodrigue temporarily moved his base of operations to Lafayette. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Oil on canvas, 2010 by George Rodrigue Following the Scholarship Awards Luncheon on March 25 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, the winning entries will travel on public view for one year as an exhibition at museums and cultural venues across Louisiana. George Rodrigue b.March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013 : From New Iberia, Louisiana, Cajun Artist George (Blue Dog ) Rodrigue is known for his Blue-Dog series, inspired by Blue Dog's long-deceased childhood pet, Tiffany, whom he poses with other animals and people. Rodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). If you're wanting something unique, you should look at the selection of Blue Dog Jazz Festival posters featuring well-known musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, or Al Hirt. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on linen On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. WebGeorge Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. A one of a kind original sculpture on wood that features both a carved, three dimensional Blue Dog wearing a tie, and a normal blue dog on the back. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Rodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. People say the dog keeps talking to them with the eyes, always saying something different. This piece was created as Blue Dog VI, using a combination of original work and digital design by the artist using a geometric pattern in a nod to Piet Mondrian and his pioneering work with abstract and geometric patterns and color. Other Blue Dog backdrops include Mardi Gras, Christmas, American Flags, and US Presidents. Birmingham, AL 2000 HS, Huey Long: Kingfish (Galerie Antenea, Paris) HS 1980, New Orleans. He sent prints of To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5 to every member of the U.S. Congress. It is also his first painting with people, a gourmet dinner club that met every month from 1890 to 1920 on the lawns of plantation homes in and around New Iberia, Louisiana. 20 x 24 inches We offer FREE listings & no seller fees. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. His early works include depictions of life in rural Louisiana. 48x36, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 12 x 9 inches Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. Sold - Click to subscribe to our mailing list to be among the first to know of new arrivals. SPECIALIZING IN THE FINEST LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. Beginning in the late 1980s, Rodrigue painted a reoccurring character of a blue dog with yellow eyes, always in the same pose but placed in a variety of settings. 2022 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. Detailed description, 1995 by George Rodrigue Born in New Iberia, Louisiana,Rodrigue not only had a gift for capturing the beauty of Louisiana, his Blue Dog has become an iconic symbol of Louisiana art and culture, and is known around the world. In the early 1990s his Blue Dog Series, based on the French-Cajun loup-garou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark Renaissance-like landscapes developed into robust modern masterpieces. Much of Louisiana rejected his Cajun paintings for years. Louisiana 2-1-1 (an easy-to-remember Information & Referral phone number) seeks to eliminate barriers to reaching human-service agencies particularly in the wake of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. "Rodrigue" redirects here. Detailed description, 1977 by George Rodrigue Oil on canvas Rodrigue was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on May 17, 2009. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. If you are a collector of pop art, stop admiring George Rodigue's artwork from afar and have a piece of your own. In 2011 the Boy Scouts of America honored him with the Distinguished Eagle Award. (16x23). NEW Raffle Enter to Win Our Louisiana Sports Package Including 2 Prints and 2 Lapel Pins. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curricula and supports a variety of art educational programs. "20th Anniversary New Orleans" by George Rodrigue (2009), This work is an excellent example of Rodrigues work: featuring a hand pulled silkscreen of the Blue Dog in vivid blues, contrasted with a silver metallic chrome paper that was created in 2009 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Rodrigue Studio in New Orleans. 30 x 20 inches 2022 Art & Songwriting Contest Winners Announced! 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lafayette, 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lake Charles. 16x20 2021 Scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more George Rodrigue passed away in October of 2013, but his works, and the Blue Dog, remain a symbol of Louisiana Culture and a status symbol among Louisiana natives spread around the world. Detailed description, 1983 by George Rodrigue If you are looking for a way to add color to a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, purple and other colors. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. Original, Signed Art. Rodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. (20x24), Blue Dog Original Art "Off the Wall Blue Dog" by George Rodrigue. In private collections for up to two decades, these offerings highlight Rodrigues Blue Dog series and classic Louisiana landscapes: The Land My Mama Came From 2003 by George Rodrigue 24 x 36 inches Acrylic on [] For Rodrigues, see, This article is about the Blue Dog Paintings. George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay Your Rodrigue deserves a good home, email or call us for more information! "Acadian Landscape" 1996, original acrylic on canvas by George Rodrigue. WebRodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. Overnight the public changed. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue Signed by the artist Jenna Gribbon, Luncheon on the grass, a recurring dream, 2020. ", This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:01. (click this photo and others to enlarge) Contact gallery for price. "George Rodrigue's Boat," an important original work by George Rodrigue (1993), This important, late Cajun Scene features the artists late, brighter color palate with a return to his iconic Oak tree and pirogue (boat). 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue 2023 Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced! 816 were here. Beginning in the late 1980s, Rodrigue painted a reoccurring character of a blue dog with yellow eyes, always in the same pose but placed in a variety of settings. (22x34). Rodrigue would fully explore all the nuances of his single subject, often inserting absurd backgrounds, surrealism, and other impish humor designed to delight the viewer. Sadly George passed away.. RIP George: We loved you. Since the first Art Contest in 2010, the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Artshas awarded over $580,000 in college scholarships through the program, which provides much-needed financial support for young people pursuing higher education. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. Art Brokerage is the first online fine art brokerage - founded in 1983 and online since 1994. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. They are really about life, about mankind searching for answers. He used the shape and stance of his deceased dog named Tiffany,[16] and was primarily influenced by the loup-garou legend the first painting in the series[5] bears the title Watch Dog, painted for Bayou, a book of Louisiana ghost stories. Signed by the artist His funeral mass was open to the public, held at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans. A panel of celebrity judges selected the three finalists to share $6,000 in college scholarships. Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen, Hand signed and Numbered, Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen, Hand Signed and Numbered, Limited Edition Print: Serigraph need 2, Schaffer Eye Center Beam's Crawfish Boil Poster , Birmingham, AL 2000 HS, Rodrigue Merry Christmas Embellished 1993, Blue Dog Poster Schaffer Eye Center Beam's Crawfish Boil. He sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. These include: George Rodrigue art prints Blue Dog Series is available in a wide array of sizes, styles, and themes. Students were asked to "dismiss classic themes and notions to create something unique and thought provoking.". In the mid-1990s Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings,[5] based on a Cajun legend called Loup-garou, catapulted him to worldwide fame. The finalists for this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest have been announced. Signed by the artist Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. In addition, you can find a new George Rodrigue art prints poster on eBay at an affordable price. This piece, one of the most beloved Rodrigue Blue Dogs Mardi Gras pieces has a truly three dimensional quality to it, it is a heavily layered silkscreen with a bright confetti in traditional purple and green around the Blue Dog, which is adorned in a Mardi Gras Kings crown and red and gold cape that really makes it jump off the paper. Signed by the artist WebAll Paintings Blue Dogs Oaks & Cajuns Hurricanes Bayou Country #3 Bayou Country #3 1970 by George Rodrigue 12 x 9 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Detailed description Contact gallery for pricing. Cajun Houses with Oak on the Bayou, by George Rodrigue. GRFA supports Louisiana A+ Schools, which is a research-based whole school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner through an arts-integrated school network. You can find a wide variety of George Rodrigue's art on eBay that will fit into any decorating style or design. WebGeorge Rodrigue 19442013 Follow 704 Followers Active Secondary Market Bio Born in Louisiana in 1944, George Rodrigue (pronounced rod-REEG) captured lush Louisiana landscapes, small-town heroes, and Cajun culture in his paintings. Annual Scholarship Art Contest Visual Art and Songwriting Finalists Announced! Youre not like them; youre French!, I know this Blue Dog! Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 20x24 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1987 by George Rodrigue "I See You, You See Me: Split Font," original silkscreen by George Rodrigue (1993), From the private collection of the artist, this original split-font is a hand pulled, early silkscreen utilizing the brightest and most vivid colors used in Rodrigues printmaking process. He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping 16 x 20 inches WebRodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. Detailed description, 1981 by George Rodrigue Oil on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue Rodrigue would fully explore all the nuances of his single subject, often inserting absurd backgrounds, surrealism, and other impish humor designed to delight the viewer. WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping Oil on linen, 1970 by George Rodrigue 24 x 36 inches [22], In October 2013, George and his wife Wendy told the New Orleans Magazine that Rodrigue had been diagnosed in 2012 with Stage 4 lung cancer and that tumors had spread throughout his body. WebRodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. Have an original Cajun, Bayou, or Oak scene by Rodrigue? Other artwork is without any matting or framing. Following those releases, Rodrigue launched a campaign for New Orleans levee protection. This was especially true of the Lafayette and New Iberia Cajun communities, where the people oftentimes found his interpretations primitive and insulting. This piece is Louisiana Art, LLCs Cayman Clevengers favorite Blue Dog, and the first piece of art he ever sold. Get competitive offers from the worlds top auction houses and galleries to take your works on consignment. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) advocates the importance of the arts in the development of our youth. This important work features two blue dogs from two different era of the blue dog. Something went wrong. More recently and worldwide he is known for his creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. GRFA grants monetary scholarships to High School Juniors and Seniors through an annual visual arts and songwriting competition in order to encourage individual participation in the arts. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Framed in an antique gilt frame from the 1800s. Jenna Gribbon, Silver Tongue, 2019, Museum of Example Art (Example), and 33 more. Born and raised in Cajun Country, Louisiana, U.S.A., artist George Rodrigue portrayed on his canvas what he feared was his dying heritage-including its land, people, traditions, and mythology. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Create a free account today and sell your art. [21] In 2013 he received the Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The finalists in the songwriting contest are: Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Since 2009, the GRFA Print Donation Program has helped over 1,000 organizations raise over $3 million at their fundraising events through silent auctions, raffles and more! WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for Oh Deer by Gracie Babin, a junior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, New Orleans. George Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes,[1] followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings[2] and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. Oil on canvas We have interested buyers looking for these artworks by Blue Dog George Rodrigue. Recent auction results in the Artsy Price Database. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more 24 x 24 inches As part of the Saga of the Cajuns series, George Rodrigue painted several pieces that reflect the early life of the local people in the swamps and bayou, such as "Life in a New Land," "Entrepreneurs," and "He Bert Yes A Bear No.". [7] He returned to Louisiana in the late 1960s, and became well known for his interpretations of Cajun subjects and landscapes, inspired by his roots. In private collections for up to two decades, these offerings highlight Rodrigues Blue Dog series and classic Louisiana landscapes: The Land My Mama Came From 2003 by George Rodrigue 24 x 36 inches Acrylic on [] WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. The Blue Dog was used by both Absolut Vodka and the Xerox Corporation through national ad campaigns[18] The ghostly blue spaniel/terrier is often featured with a white nose and yellow eyes. This original Rodrigue features a large Tiffany, George Rodrigues beloved dog and the inspiration for the Blue Dog. WebGeorge Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. Baited by Emma Collett, a senior at St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High School in Baton Rouge. Detailed Description WebGeorge Rodrigue's Boat, 1993 Louisiana Art US$59,999 George Rodrigue Tree Topper, 2000 Original Art Broker US$2,995 George Rodrigue Study for Portrait of Beverly Friedman, ca. Learn moreHERE. Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. Acrylic on linen In 2009, Rodrigue formed the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA), a non-profit organization which advocates the importance of the visual arts in children's development. WebGeorge Rodrigue b.March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013 : From New Iberia, Louisiana, Cajun Artist George (Blue Dog ) Rodrigue is known for his Blue-Dog series, inspired by Blue Dog's long-deceased childhood pet, Tiffany, whom he poses with other animals and people. But for the rest of us, human nature and personal taste draws us towards certain works. New Orleans 730 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 [ map] Phone: 504.581.4244 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info Lafayette 1434 S College Rd. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. This work features two cypress trees in vivid blue on a bright pop art pink and yellow background. Signed by the artist Check out our new sister site Bluechipartbrokerage.com. !, Which of your paintings are most popular?, (pictured, George Rodrigue at his easel in Carmel Valley, California, 10/6/11). Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. 816 were here. Contact gallery for price, 2002 by George Rodrigue A sketch on specialty, high quality artist paper with gold lining, this original sketch captures an acadian landscape and homestead that defined Rodrigues early work and is informed by his Cajun culture and the land where he began his artistic career. It is also his first painting with people, a gourmet dinner club that met every month from 1890 to 1920 on the lawns of plantation homes in and around New Iberia, Louisiana. Signed by the artist WebGeorge Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. This year's theme was Off the Beaten Path: Weird, Wild, and Abstract. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. Buyers for Blue Dog George Rodrigue have also shown interest in the following artists. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more "Sweetheart Memories" by George Rodrigue (1998). 2021 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Winners Announced! Acrylic on canvas WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. LAA+ trains hundreds of teachers annually in arts integration so that students can unlock their traditional subjects through the arts. Days after the disaster, he created We Will Rise Again, depicting the American flag covered with water, to benefit the Red Cross in response to Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of New Orleans. [7] He formally studied art at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then named the University of Southwestern Louisiana) and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Edition of only 150. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curriculums and supports a variety of art educational programs. View cart for details. If you are looking for a way to add color to a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, purple and other colors. $125,000.00 $1,200.00 shipping or Best Offer Not Framed Canvas Print decor art george rodrigue blue dog Mardi gras dog $16.00 $9.00 shipping 2 watching Aioli Dinner by George Rodrigue originally painted in 1971.Direct Image Transfer WebThe Art of George Rodrigue Available Work Original Paintings Signed Prints Estate Blue Dog Prints Estate Cajun Prints Mixed Media, Drawings and Rare Prints Exhibit Posters Rodrigue had early art talent, and while ill for nearly a year, Blue Dog used watercolors and crayons to pass the time and pave the way to his future. As he often explained, he sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Detailed description, 2001 by George Rodrigue Detailed Description (36x36) Edition of only 25. He also designed three prints for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which feature portraits of Jazz Greats Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt. The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. He just stares at you. You have permission to edit this article. Acrylic on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. WebGeorge Rodrigue's Boat, 1993 Louisiana Art US$59,999 George Rodrigue Tree Topper, 2000 Original Art Broker US$2,995 George Rodrigue Study for Portrait of Beverly Friedman, ca. Some limited or open edition prints may come with certificates of authenticity. 80,000 emails go out daily. In private collections for up to two decades, these offerings highlight Rodrigues Blue Dog series and classic Louisiana landscapes: The Land My Mama Came From 2003 by George Rodrigue 24 x 36 inches Acrylic on [] "The Blue Dog is partly submerged, and its eyes, normally yellow, are red with a broken heart," Rodrigue wrote in September 2005. Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday March 30th 2023 in Old Metairie. Signed by the artist "Almost Primary Dog" an original Tiffany by George Rodrigue (1993). You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. You'll find pictures of farming, farmer's markets, and restaurants. This important silkscreen takes up an entire page of the Artists Catalogue Raisonne, and is a large scale, hand pulled silkscreen. When They See Us by Casey Scott, a senior at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. (click this photo and others to enlarge) This is also one of the only pieces to feature both a yellow and red pop art background with the Blue Dog, providing the perfect contrast and delivering pop art greatness. Feel-in Burnt Out by Grace Rougeau, a junior at Faith Training Christian Academy High School in Leesville. Rodrigue would fully explore all the nuances of his single subject, often inserting absurd backgrounds, surrealism, and other impish humor designed to delight the viewer. The Facts of Life by Khalil McKnight, a senior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, New Orleans. All information contained in these web pages is copyrighted by Art Brokerage Inc. 1995-2023. Listings based on similar artists & your view history, Sign up to view curated collections from our sales director. Awestruck by Victoria Ladd, a senior at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette.