Africa has been Lap’s home and source of inspiration for nearly three decades. He was fascinated and captivated by the extraordinary richness of its landscape and the beauty of its engaging people. Over the years, as he traveled from the Sahara desert to the lush green tropics of West Africa, he discovered the essence of Africa and its inner beauty that transcended beyond the picturesque images.
Using all the means of his cross cultural background and various technical experiences, he captured not only the colors, light and expression of his subjects, but also the very essential goal in his art: Lap wants to freeze in time the atmosphere and the soul of Africa in his painting…
From the islands of Halong Bay to the dusty back roads of south Texas, Lap Ngo has traveled the world. His paintings are an expression of his journeys. They speak to us as beautifully as the "Bride" in the African Series tells us of her wedding day. Lap captures life in all his paintings from all his worlds whether that is a European village or a forgotten castle in Morocco.