In my studio. Where I see. Where I dream. Where I seek.
About the work
Of her artist journey Laura BenAmots says, "The disparate experiences of my life shape my art as I search for belonging and solitude. Time passes and I have found great expressive freedom in the eclectic visual voices discovered along the way.
She is impacted by events. Struggle of the immigrants in detention on the border has impacted her work (Exo-Sanctuaries & Escape Skies) and her life. The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars inspired her Battle Portraits project. Much of her recent work was deeply impacted by her 2016 pilgrimage to Standing Rock. Starting with Whispering Bones, Dancing Waters, Talking Skies, Sacred Grounds, Stream of Consciousness and most recently Prayer Pieces & Toaster Ovens.
Selected Career Highlights
A member of the Rough Ruby Arts Collective, an international group of activist women artists, roughrubyartscollective.com, her work has appeared in major exhibits aimed and creating community dialogue and strength through art.
She is the recipient of numerous awards & honors including Visual Artist of the Year for the Pikes Peak Region by PPAC, ARTHub International Artist Residency in AZ, Genistrelle International Artist Residency in Assisi, IT.
Books published about her work include: Eros on Canvas: the erotic paintings of Laura BenAmots; Battle Portraits: Wounded Lions Wounded Lambs.