Laura Paolini

Its like talking to a wall by Laura Paolini, 2021, photo by Cara Tierney

Ottawa, Canada

Laura Paolini (she/her pronouns) is an artist from Toronto, currently living in Ottawa. Her artwork is primarily conceptual and manifests through installations, videos, and performances. She has performed at art-based events and festivals, and has exhibited in galleries including Hamilton Artists Inc, Xpace Cultural Centre and Art Mûr during the 16th edition of Fresh Paint/New Construction 2020. 

Paolini graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2007, earning a BFA with Distinction from theSculpture/Installation Department in the Faculty of Art. Currently pursuing an MFA in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Ottawa, she is the recipient of the Charles Gagnon Masters in Fine Arts Entrance Scholarship. Her writing and critical thoughts on art and art-making have appeared in arts-based publications such as Les Fleurs du Mal, Fuse, Musicworks, and <H>ART International. Her video works are available through Vtape in Toronto.