VISUAL ART
Laura trained in visual art at Brighton University, the Slade School of Fine Art UCL and the Pratt Institute, New York during the 1980s and 90s. She created work in paint, textiles and other sculptural materials, referencing the representation of the female body in art, and domestic and craftwork. She was artist-in-residence at Tate and had a solo exhibition at Tate Liverpool in 1990. She exhibited internationally and is sited in key feminist publications. She also worked for more than ten years as an academic in art colleges, and gallery and museum education.
HOME LIVE ART
Laura founded and was co-director of the creative production company, home live art, with producer Mimi Banks, from 1999-2013. Initially using Laura's own home in London as a venue, the company went on to produce numerous events, performances and festivals. home live art champions live art, performance and participatory work in public spaces and has created major events for organisations such as Tate, the British Museum, V&A and the National Theatre.