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Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

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
Tidepool - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026
Tidepool - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

Tidepool - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite or geological formations. Handmade pedestal shown in photos not included in the p...

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2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

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Wax, Encaustic

Pink Meteorite - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025
Pink Meteorite - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025

Pink Meteorite - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite and geological formations. Handmade wood pedestal included in the price. Laura Mor...

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2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wax, Encaustic

Thufa Four - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Sculpture, 2025
Thufa Four - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Sculpture, 2025

Thufa Four - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Sculpture, 2025

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest geological formations. Laura Moriarty is engaged in a visual dialogue that finds equilibrium b...

Category

2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wax, Encaustic

Cerulean Meteorite - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025
Cerulean Meteorite - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025

Cerulean Meteorite - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2025

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite and geological formations. Handmade wood pedestal included in the price. Laura Mor...

Category

2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wax, Encaustic

Puddle - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Geode Sculpture, 2025
Puddle - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Geode Sculpture, 2025

Puddle - Contemporary Abstract Geology Encaustic Beeswax Geode Sculpture, 2025

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite or geological formations. Laura Moriarty is engaged in a visual dialogue that find...

Category

2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

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Wax, Encaustic

Wellspring - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026
Wellspring - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

Wellspring - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite or geological formations. Laura Moriarty is engaged in a visual dialogue that find...

Category

2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

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Bloom - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026
Bloom - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

Bloom - Abstract Geology Encaustic Geode Sculpture, 2026

By Laura Moriarty

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest a meteorite or geological formations. Laura Moriarty is engaged in a visual dialogue that find...

Category

2010s Contemporary Laura Moriarty Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wax, Encaustic

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