Larry Jens Anderson is a painter of contemporary culture manifested in classical images. Anderson imbues his work with a sense of timelessness and urgency. This is felt on both a personal and universal level, and creates an environment well-suited to his exploration of sexuality, desire and beauty.

In the words of James R. Nelson, "Anderson does not preach, does not justify, does not try to convert. These drawings, photographs, assemblages and video tapes present a quiet plea for honest tolerance . . . That his work engenders controversy only tells us that denial and acceptance are but two sides of the same coin."