Artist-in-Residence
Laura NaplesSonoma, CA - Aug 28, 2022 - Sep 02, 2022
As part of our ongoing artist-in-residence series with MacArthur Place, Laura Naples makes the wine country property her home for a week. While in Sonoma, Laura took time to soften and slow - to pause, take note, to celebrate - and to be present in the resort gardens and natural surroundings. The works created while in residence reflect the colors, forms, and emotions Laura distilled from this experience. The pieces emulate curious exploration, paired with the grace of stillness and the gift of time for reflection.
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- Laura NaplesCleveland, OHArtist Page
Laura Naples (b. 1979) is an artist based in Hudson, Ohio. Laura's work explores the energy of wonder she perceives in the natural world and objects shaped by human hands. A former graphic designer, dancer, and calligraphy artist, Laura senses the subtleties of form, rhythm, and line. She applies diluted acrylic washes to canvas and paper, allowing water to diffuse pigments into gradient textures. Contrasts unfold across stances of surrender and intention as she layers gestural marks; then, accents alignments with linework. Laura cultivates rituals of meditation, movement, and self-inquiry that are fostered, infused, and embodied in her work.
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MacArthur Place
29 E MacArthur Street
Sonoma, CA