Artist Statement
laurachamberlin@gmail.com

My newest work portrays my current diagnosis and journey with breast
cancer as I persevere through this territory. I have been personally influenced by the work of Barbara Kruger, Kathe Kollwitz and Annie Leibovitz. My work conveys the silent internal strength and struggles of women in contemporary society.  I'm concerned with the voiceless personal and collective moments of disappointment, fear and trauma that go unrecognized. I explore the dark territory women share but often do not verbally express. I believe this is an important and vulnerable space that needs to be held and examined instead of dismissed. These images also reveal the heavy stillness of being torn between biting your tongue and trying to find a way to speak.

The use of black and white depicts the dichotomous nature of the messages conveyed to women.  The high contrast is used to create a sense of power and presence.  I hope my work resonates with you. 

I earned my BA in Visual Art from Seattle University and my MA in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy at Antioch University Seattle.  I've shown my work in Seattle, WA at the Vera Project, the Hideout, the Rosebud, and Starbucks as well as the first Thursday Pioneer Square art walk. I recently had a booth at the Mellwood Art Fair in Louisville, KY selling paintings and crocheted goods. I look forward to becoming more involved in the Louisville art scene.