Artist
LAURA KRISTINE GRAHAM ANDERSON
I work in performance, film & photography
Portfolio
In my practice I am driven by a curiosity about people: about the toughness and beauty of life.
In various ways, my work explores the psychological, existential and spiritual aspects of the human experience. I often utilize juxtapositions to convey the ambivalent, humorous and absurd qualities of life. Thus, my work is visually concise while characterized by a quality of understated theatrical playfulness that engages the viewer's imagination
About me
Born and raised in Denmark, 1990.
I've always been drawn to visual expression outside of traditional Fine Art. At 18 years old, I knew I wanted to combine dance and movement with film - somehow. I consider my BA in Drama as the foundation for my artistic practice. While at Queen Mary University of London, I was able to explore a great variety of performance modes as well as cross-over work between performance and visual mediums. In my practice, I often find inspiration through stillness, on walks and through other artists. I am especially inspired by Maya Deren, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Samuel Beckett & David Lynch.
Since graduating in 2016, I have made live performances, video works and photography projects. In 2024 I'm commencing an MFA in Film at HDK-Valand - School of Art and Design, Gothenburg University.
In addition to my formal education, I have been training belly dancing since the age of 12, and I have several years' experience teaching dance, drama & creative writing to various groups of people. This includes young people who are neurodivergent or have learning difficulties.
Experience & projects
CV
Co-organizer
Artfestival Næstved, Denmark
2022-present
Train of Thought: through New York City
Poetic documentary (13 min.)
2024
Movement (70-778)
Solo performance for video (3 min.)
2023
Ophelia's Death Song
Solo performance
2022, Artfestival Næstved
Still-Life, Spring ´22
Photography exhibition (solo work)
Collaboration w/ Næstved By People. Supported by The Spar Nord Foundation.
2022, Boderne
Hamlet: a composition
Solo performance.
Supported by Lizzi & Mogens Staal Foundation & Dansk Artistforbund.
2022, Ubåden
She acts, she thinks (orig. Hun gør, hun tænker)
Short film (5 min.)
2021
OddView - a performative exploration of sculpture
Photography project, published as booklet. Photographer: Kat Kwok
2020
Teacher in Drama, dramaturgy & creative writing
STU
2021-24
Drama teacher
Næstved Youth School (Næstved Ungdomsskole)
2022-24
Video art workshops
Workshops for young girls on video art.
Supported by Storstrøms Sustainability Fund & Næstved youth school.
2023
Belly dance teacher
DOF & FOF Næstved, Idea Store London & independently