Surace, Laura

Born and raised from a long line of Southerners, I find inspiration in history, folklore, and stories past down from family members. I create my own interpretations of these stories in my art. Often, the term “Southern Gothic” is in the back of my head as I create my art. If there is irony in my work, hopefully I portray strength and resolution through bold marks using simple, if not elegant, subject matter.

EDUCATION:



1996-MFA Memphis College of Art Memphis, TN


1993-BFA Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN, cum laude



AWARDS:



1996-Presidential Purchase Award, Memphis College of Art

1996-Loren Fleckenstein Award, Memphis College Of Art


ART AFFILIATIONS:

Muse & Co., Roswell, GA
Surace Art Studios, Marietta, GA
Albert’s Art and Mirrors, Atlanta and Highpoint
SoHo Myriad, Atlanta
Urban Cottage, Atlanta
Simpatico Restaurant, Marietta Square
RHS Interiors, Marietta
Macon Arts- Macon Georgia
Surace Art Studio, Marietta, GA



EXHIBITIONS:

2011- Macon Arts Alliance, "Tangible & Intangible" Macon, GA
2011- Lawrence Show House, Group Show, Marietta ,GA
2011- Muse & Co., Group Show, Roswell, GA
2010- Macon ArtsAlliance, “Land & See” Macon, GA
2009- Macon Arts Alliance, Macon, GA
2008- Bella Serra, Solo Exhibit, Fayetteville, GA
2008- April Art Walk, Group Show, Marietta Square GA
2007- Art for Justice Benefit, Timothy Michael Gallery, Roswell, GA
2007- Portrait Society of Atlanta- Juried Show, Marietta Museum of Art, GA
2006- Horizon Home, Marietta GA
2006- Marietta Wine Bar, Marietta GA
2004- Taylor-Kinsel Gallery, Group Show, Roswell, GA
2001- Artshow Gallery, Group Show, Atlanta
2001- Darious Gallery, Group Show, Atlanta
1999- Omega Gallery- Two Person Show, Jefferson City, TN
1996- Galley Eclectic, Group Show, Atlanta
1996- Marshall Arts Gallery, Group Show, Memphis, TN


SELECTED COLLECTIONS:

Cox Capital Theatre, Macon, GA
Bella Serra, Fayetteville, GA
Houston’s Mineral Water, TN
Memphis College of Art
Flight Works Airport, Manassas, VA
CNN Omni Hotel- Atlanta
Highwood Properties- Atlanta
Mount Vernon Baptist Church (murals)- Atlanta
Peachtree Christian Hospice- Duluth, GA
Wears Valley Ranch- Sevierville, TN
Irvine Doubletree Hotel, Irvine, CA




DONATIONS:

2011- Hickory Hills Elementary Art Auction, Marietta GA
2010-“Forever Remember” Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, GA
2007- Good Mews, portrait donation Marietta GA
2008- Must Ministries, portrait donation Marietta GA
2008- Good Mews, portrait donation Marietta GA


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