About the Artist
Biography
A sculptor with a BA from McGill University in Art History (1982) and an MA in Studio Art from New York University (1985), Laura maintains her studio practice in Canada and Italy. She has been awarded several private and public commissions for her work in North America and Europe. Laura has exhibited at several galleries and has an extensive list of international private and corporate collectors.
Biographie
Laura est une sculptrice possédant un baccalauréat en histoire de l’art obtenu à l’Université McGill (1982), et une maîtrise en art d’atelier de l’Université de New York (1985). Elle exerce sa pratique en atelier au Canada et en Italie. Elle a reçu plusieurs mandats privés et publics pour ses œuvres en Amérique du Nord et en Europe. Laura a aussi exposé dans plusieurs galeries et a une liste considérable de collectionneurs privés et d’entreprises internationales.
Biografia
Scultrice con una laurea in Storia dell`Arte dall` Universita` McGill (1982) e una specializzazione in Scultura dall`Universita` di New York (1985), Laura ha studio in Canada e in Italia. Ha ottenuto innumerevoli premi e commissioni per opere private e pubbliche eseguite in Nord America e in Europa. Laura ha esposto in numerose gallerie e ha una notevole lista di collezionisti internazionali privati e aziende.
Artist Statement
My recent work deals with temporal, everyday, and organic objects. I often transform them into durable materials – stacking and assembling them in repetitive combinations. By selecting and isolating an object, I begin to see a new language of expression. I am attracted to common and familiar things and the possibility of the disappearance of the objects themselves or their use.
Démarche de l'artiste
L’usage d’objets temporels, quotidiens et organiques distingue mes travaux récents. Je transforme souvent ces objets en matière durable, en les empilant et rassemblant en montages de combinaisons répétitives. En sélectionnant et en isolant un objet, je m’ouvre à un nouveau langage d’expression. Les choses communes et familières m’attirent. La possibilité de les faire disparaître et leurs usages m’engagent.
Comunicato dell`artista
Il mio lavoro recente tratta oggetti perituri, quotidiani, familiari e appartenenti al mondo vegetale. Spesso vengono trasformati in materiali durevoli e resistenti, e ammucchiati e assemblati in schemi ripetitivi. Scegliendo e isolando un oggetto, inizio a distinguervi una nuova maniera di espressione e di linguaggio. Sono attratta da cose comuni e consuete e dalla probabile scomparsa dell` oggetto medesimo o del suo modo d’uso.