Laura Ford
“Laura Ford’s sculptures are faithful representations of fantasy with sometimes bitter sweet and menacing qualities mixed with tenderness. She uses humour and an acute observation of the human condition to engage with wider social and political issues.”
Born in Cardiff 1961 Laura Ford studied at Bath Academy of Art from 1978-82 and at Chelsea School of Art from 1982-83. She was included in the British Art Show 5, 2000 and represented Wales in the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005.
Solo shows include Camden Arts Centre, Arnolfini, Bristol, the Royal Scottish Academy and Turner Contemporary, Margate, touring to the Economist Plaza in 2007. Her work is represented in many public collections including the Government Art Collection and Tate Gallery, London.
Artworks
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Parrot in Heather Sage, 2023, linoprint and collage, edition of 5 28 x 19cm, 40 x 31cm [framed]
Parrot at Dusk, 2023, linoprint and collage, edition of 5 30 x 25cm, 42 x 37cm [framed]
Orange Velvet, 2023, linoprint and collage, edition of 3 41 x 59cm, 51 x 69cm [framed]
Laura Ford ‘What Crisis?’, linoprint and acrylic paint on Two Rivers handmade rag, ed. 4/5 & 5/5, 42 x 30cm [unframed, mounted & wrapped in cellophane]
from TEN Print Folio #1, 2023
anxious cats, 2012, bronze, 46 x 54 x 20cm | 44 x 53 x 24cm | 49 x 50 x 15cm, ed. 2/10, price per sculpture
Exhibitions
Squatters | TEN. x CADW | Castell Coch | Cardiff
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Installation Views | TEN. | Windsor Place | Cardiff
Elemental Princess, 2019, jesmonite, steel, fabric, 110 x 180 x 80cm
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