Laura Kay Keeling
Artist member since 2019
Toronto, Ontario
Laura Kay Keeling is a Toronto-based artist whose work encompasses analog photography / video, collage and installation projects. Her work explores how we form connections with our communities and each other, exploring / unpacking emotions through the creation of new work as well as examining ideas related to the natural world. She is also interested in exploring themes related to the internet, social media and the effect on our everyday lives. Laura feels very connected to and at peace in nature, new works explore ideas relating to plant sentience. Recent accomplishments include being selected to show one of her works at Daegu Art Fair in South Korea as well as being selected for the 1 year Akin Studio residency program at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto).
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Describe your home in 3 words
Comfy, dogs, plants
When did you start making art, and why?
I've always been interested in photography, I used to carry around a disposable camera when I was a child. I started to dabble creating collages in 2014 in 2016 I joined Akin Collective and started to apply to exhibit my work.
What kind of artwork do you have in your home?
I'm lucky enough to have some pieces from amazing artists I have met through showing work. Its such a great way to be inspired in my home.
During my breaks, I tend to ...
stare out windows
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