ARTIST STATEMENT

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I turn steel and glass into sculpture, lighting, and architectural elements.  

Inspired by organic shapes found in nature, I reshape rigid steel into flowing forms.   I weld, forge, and use other metalworking techniques to coax movement from the metal.  

I savor juxtaposition:  I make full use of asymmetrical yet balanced design, prominent use of negative space, and embrace the plasticity of steel and glass when heated.  My organically-inspired pieces are well-suited for both indoor and outdoor settings.  

My work is unapologetically angst-free. Provocation is not my metier.  I design thoughtful, refined, and refreshing works.  

I'm particularly influenced by the graceful lines of plants and water birds, as well as the Art Nouveau style.  

​-- Laura ​