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Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

Laura Moriarty is engaged in a visual dialogue that finds equilibrium between scientific representation and acts of abstraction. Her studio practice includes making sculptures, paintings, prints and multimedia installations. By studying the elaborate diagrams found in earth science textbooks and from empirical evidence of geological events, Moriarty creates macro/micro records in encaustic paint of what she imagines is happening below the earth’s terrain. Moriarty’s work is shown internationally and she is the recipient of many grants and fellowships, including the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation grant and Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant, Zeta Orionis Fellowship, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT and the Baer Art Center, Hofsos, Iceland.

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Artist: Laura Moriarty
Internal Mythologies

Internal Mythologies

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Encaustic

Squish

Squish

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Encaustic

Intervening

Intervening

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Encaustic

Shimmy

Shimmy

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Encaustic

Swell

Swell

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Columbia, MO

Born in Beacon, New York, returning exhibitor Laura Moriarty received training through an apprenticeship in hand papermaking (1986-1990), and is otherwise self-taught. Since 1992, he...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic, Panel

The Outskirts

The Outskirts

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Seepage

Seepage

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Columbia, MO

Born in Beacon, New York, returning exhibitor Laura Moriarty received training through an apprenticeship in hand papermaking (1986-1990), and is otherwise self-taught. Since 1992, he...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Panel

Arise

Arise

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

encaustic on paper

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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A Force Throughout

A Force Throughout

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Dallas, TX

64 x 44 inches

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2010s Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

Materials

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Drops

Drops

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Columbia, MO

Born in Beacon, New York, returning exhibitor Laura Moriarty received training through an apprenticeship in hand papermaking (1986-1990), and is otherwise self-taught. Since 1992, he...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Laura Moriarty Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic, Panel

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