LAURA FROUDE
Contemporary Fine Artist
š¹āArt is the way I explore our beautiful but fragile planet āš¹
Welcome to Lauraās website which showcases Lauraās personal work and collaborative ceramics made with her partner David Froude -known as Froude & Froude. See latest works on Instagram @laura.froude This year Laura is seeking opportunities to show her paintings in a commercial setting.
Contact Laura directly laurafroude@gmail.com
š¹Newsš¹
š¹Lauraās painting āOn The Rocks ā starring Folkestoneās own Mermaid free spirit Georgina is in July/August publication of Vanity Fair as part of their Contemporary Art Showcase -The Drawing Board š¹
āOn The Rocksā A1 Acrylic on Canvas
Self Portrait 2020
Laura studied Fine Art at Farnham,West Surrey College of Art and Design specialising in painting . She continued her practice for 3 years in Catania, Sicily working in the studio of the late Nino Mustica who was an early influence on her expressive painting . Laura completed post graduate studies at Goldsmithsā University of London.
Laura is an influential teacher of art and design, she now divides her time between making, travelling and family life . Teaching is still an important part of her practice and she invites local artists to her home studio for regular sharing workshops with a focus on life drawing and landscape.
Sicilian Dream 2021
Laura has exhibited in Italy and the Uk her most recent work can be seen on Instagram @laura.froude . She is a full time artist involved in local and international art projects. Laura is an active member of Folkestone Fringe and has exhibited in the last three Folkestone Triennials . The above 1 metre sq acrylic painting is from Lauraās Sicilian Journey series and has a focus on female statues and the recent Etna eruptions within a Sicilian Baroque context.
Lauraās creative partnership with her husband Froude & Froude combines Davidās Ceramic skills and Lauraās drawing and painting specialism in the creation of unique collaborative pieces.
Folkestone Triennial Fringe 2021
Froude and Froude presented new ceramic works and curated arrangements in which paintings and ceramics combined to create contemporary interiors
The works addressed the fragility of our planet and issues relating to equality and inclusion . The central piece āskin deepā has inscribed āthe colour of blood is redā These works are āmade with love in Interesting times ā by Froudeā¤ļøFroude in lockdown .These unique ceramic pieces sold and new ones are available at Lilford Gallery and Framing, Castle St, Canterbury .
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