Laura Elliott
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Biography
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COMPETITIONS/ AWARDS:
Finalist for Contemporary Underground-World Of Art Exhibitions: Liberte d'Expression Competition, Exhibitions held in London, November 2006.
Art dot com, Fall 2006 Call to Art Finalist, 'Seasonal Landscapes', October 2006.
EDUCATION:
Art and Media BA (Hons): Specialist areas Fine Art and photography - 3rd Year graduation 2008
Art and Media Diploma of Higher Education (2:1)(2006)
Access Art and Design (2003): Specialist areas of interest include painting and photography.
A Level: Art and Design and History
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Statement
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Colours can influence a person or a location and this excites me. I feel that colour can explore and connote a deep emotional meaning to viewers of my work and this is a central consideration when each piece is created. Additionally, direction and movement features strongly within my work, encompassing styles from abstract to landscapes. Art comes alive within people's minds and I aim to ignite the same excitement within every person who views or buys my work.
I draw, paint and photograph, and often use mixed media within my art. My artwork explores the concepts of: emotion, memory, location, self and identity. Using a combination of painting techniques, I create a wide range of work from landscape to figurative, integrating colour and my imagination. I primarily paint landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes; however, I also explore nature, the world around me and the human form, all of which influences my work.
Much of my work has utilised my multimedia experience. I also enjoy practising art within the media of photography, film, drawing and the written form. I have practised, within my degree, two speciality areas which are Fine Art and Photography. Having developed a deep affinity for theoretical debates and concepts currently debated within the art world, I often integrate ideas into my educational practices, painting and photographs. The British Journal of Photography On-line has published a number of my photographs of urban life within Lisbon, Portugal.
Artistic influences are both male and female. However, as a woman I enjoy exploring female contemporary work, such as Maggie Hambling, Sarah Lucas, Tracey Emin, Jenny Saville and other such exciting progressive and challenging artists. Their work I relate to in a profound way which inspires and spurs me on. I enjoy their confidence, faith, techniques and ideas. Other artists of interest are past `masters' including Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and Picasso.
I have exhibited within the UK since 1995 in group shows showing both paintings and sculpture; however, 2006 saw the beginning of the next level of my career, business and exhibition opportunities. I have artwork displayed in private collections in both the UK and USA.
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Exhibitions
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EXHIBITIONS:
Future Exhibitions:
1 July - 30th September 2007: As Yet Unknown Gallery, Arch 65 Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 8AH.
8th - 29th November 2007: Picture Craft Gallery and Exhibition centre, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6HS.
Degree show: University for the Creative Arts, Farnham, UK.
Past Exhibitions:
25th April - 30th May 2007: 'Modern/Contemporary Arts and Sculptures' at Artspace Galleries, 18 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1PN. Private Viewings: 15th, 18th, 22nd May.
2nd April - 16th April 2007: Artspace Galleries, 18 Maddox Street (just off Regents Street), Mayfair, London, W1S 1PN.
2-3rd & 9-12th November 2006: Contemporary Underground-World of Art Exhibitions: Liberte d'Expression Competition. Two exhibition locations: Barclays Global Headquarters, Canary Wharf and Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens St, London, EC1V 1NQ.
8th July 2006-23rd September 2006: Bracknell Art Gallery, Charles Square, Bracknell, UK.
30th July 2006: AMBIENCE Group Exhibition, Corus Hotel, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Bracknell, UK.
July 2003: Access Art and Design Final Exhibition, Group Show, Bracknell, UK.
December 2002: Access Art and Design Exhibition, Group Show, Bracknell, UK
July 1995: Group Show, Wokingham, UK.
July 1994: Group Sculpture Exhibition, Wokingham, UK.
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