It's an amazing space with incredible energy. Most of that is because of Laura herself, a dynamic individual with energy that never seems to stop. Though the location helps too -- her studio is on the second floor with lots of windows, looking out at Hamilton Harbour and the train yards. It's also one of my favourite places to soundwalk. I woke up this morning to a minimalist soundscape of a train slowly shuttling out of the yard. Lots of squeals, bumps, frequencies ranging from deep bass to screechy treble.
Right now Laura's studio is full of 7 foot mannequins which she made herself out of paper mache. Her latest project is head dresses -- the mannequins are topped with all kinds of ceremonial garb. Some of the head dresses look like hats you would wear to tea (though not your grandmother's kind of hat). Others are warrior goddess helmets which need to be accompanied by face paint and a costume that says "this woman means business". They are made of feathers, sticks, brooms, beads, jewels ... truly opulent, powerful and designed to bring out many different kinds of spirits.
That's what I love about Laura's work. First of all, there's so MUCH of it. One of my goals is to be at least half as prolific as she is. And most important, it's imbued with spirit, confidence and a deep sense of what's in her own soul.
Another thing Laura does is teach workshops to people on accessing this kind of creativity in themselves. She also does one-on-one coaching where people are encouraged to actually do art along with Laura and find out what's deep inside of themselves.
So go to her webpage. And if you're in the Hamilton area, do one of her workshops or book an hour or two with her. Your emerging soul will thank you!
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Yo Fenner, I'm very glad you have so many artistic, bold souls in your life! I'd love to see her studio some day...what a great atmosphere to be in.
And, you know, as I read your email to your friends and family, I hope I'm not the only one who says that for SOME people, travel IS normal!
You go girl, go! Wherever the spirit moves you. And enjoy every step along the way.
Blessings to you, dear Victoria; & BEEP! A very dangerously politically incorrect message ahead - MERRY CHRISTMAS! :-)
Love, Susan in Florida
hi vic - can i call oyu that? :) i am so glad i read you entry on Laura - the last time i saw her i was at the hamilton art conservatory (downtown on james st.) she was exibiting her work and i was being pulled out of the room mentally by the two friends i came with, nevertheles, i did not want to leave until i was got the chance to say hi. and i did get that chance -- she was standing there in the hall way, surrounded by her mask work and wow the work just "x-sent-u-ated" her elegant appearance and her majestic sensabliities . . . (i can not spell so please bare with my "hooked on phonics approach to typing :) anyway, - she had on this "rubee" green dress and was only able to say hi and then bye - i did not know her web site existed - thank you Victoria - i think my artistic partner Melanie will love to have some one on one time with her - and it will make a great winter "sol-stess" gift for my Melanie in appreciation and love i feel for - the world's Melanie - Victoria, you have not met her and i do hope you will soon
citizensimon from hamilton ON, CAN :)
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