Laura Menucci

aeroplane

8” x 8”

acrylic on wood panel

Artist Statement:

As an artist and art therapist, I am deeply curious about the human instinct to make art as a way to communicate and understand experiences. The core of my work has always been to enrich the lives of others through the creation and experience of art. I believe that extraordinary things happen when we are in a creative space making, viewing, thinking, and connecting. I am fascinated by how the creative process functions as a transformative space where we can explore, discover, and heal.

As a painter and mixed media artist, my work investigates connections. I am specifically interested in intersections, interconnectedness, and synchronicities; how we feel them, when we notice them, and the impact they have on both a conscious and unconscious level. My work attempts to explore and celebrate the parts that make up a greater whole or totality of experience. I work with layering colors and shapes to emphasize intersections and alignment. My desire is to create a pause, a time to consider our connectedness, and to drawing meaning from moments that often are overlooked.