Laura Kay Keeling
Artist member since 2019
Toronto, Ontario
Laura Kay Keeling (she/her/they) is a visual artist living whose work encompasses analog photography, video, collage and installation-based projects. Exploring and unpacking emotions through the creation of new work, while examining concepts related to “the visitor” as spoken about in Rumi’s Poem ‘The Guest House’. Laura feels very connected to and at peace in nature; her new works explore ideas relating to plant sentience and reciprocal care. Her work has been published in The Walrus and she recently launched a virtual exhibition of digital works as part of CONTACT photography festival titled The Advantages of Tender Loving Care.
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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 / pet my dogs / smell the flowers
Only thing you need when you leave the house
a camera
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