Laura Green

Statement

Born and raised in Southern California, I draw inspiration from my experiences exploring trails and river paths by foot and bicycle. Many of my paintings present figures on journeys, often children. This contradicts the unfortunate reality that many children grow up without access to nature and never get to climb trees or view wild animals. Historically disadvantaged communities typically have a disproportionate lack of access to natural open space and recreational facilities. Children need access to nature as it helps to deepen their understanding of humanity’s place in the ecosystem.

GlogauAIR Project

Located in the middle of urban development, the San Diego River watershed area stretches over 50 miles from its source in the mountains to the pacific ocean. Urbanization has diminished the plant and wildlife diversity and as well as disconnecting significant ecological zones. The proposed project “From Mountains to Sea” visualizes the watershed region in a restored state following an imaginary journey where both people and nature co-exist.

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EDUCATION

• UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA. 2022- 2023. Post Bacc. In Studio Arts
• Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA. 2004 – 2006. Masters of Arts, Teaching as a Second Language, Cum Laude
• University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. 1996 – 1998. Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art. Irwin Scholarship in Fine Art & Fellowship in Visual Arts

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

• Glendale Adams Ave Cube, (upcoming) May-June 2025
• Encinitas Community Center (Upcoming) Sept- Jan. 2025
• Serra Mesa Library, June- Aug 2024
• Newport Beach Central Library, April- May 2024
• North Park Branch Library, San Diego CA. Sept.- Nov. 2023

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• Shades of Red. BackFence Society, Vista, CA. First Place Award.
• MICA Fest. Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art. Northampton, MA. April, 2024.
• Arts Alive. Fresno Art Center. April- May, 2024. Second Place Award.
• Health & Wellness Exhibit. Potocki Center for the Arts. Mission Viejo, CA. March- May 2024.
• Annual Crow Show. The Studio Door. San Diego, CA. March, 2024.
• Wild Things. Medford Arts Center. Medford, NJ. Jan.- Feb. 2024. First Place award.
• Small Things. California Art League, Los Angeles. Jan- Feb. 2024. Third Place award.
• A Taste of Art & Magnum Opus. Sac City Arts in Sacramento, CA. Dec. 2023 & Feb. 2024.
• Joshua Tree National Park National Juried Exhibit. Joshua Tree, CA. Nov. 2023.
• Artist Alliance Biennial Exhibition. Oceanside Art Museum, Nov.- April. 2024.
• Get Out There. Del Mar Fair in Del Mar, CA. June, 2023. Second Place Awards.

PUBLIC PROJECTS

• 2024- National City Utility Box Project (various projects). March-July, 2024
• Escondido Utility Box Project. March, 2024
• City of La Mesa Utility Box Project. Feb.2024
• 2023- City of Vista Utility Box Project. Jan. 2024

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