Laurie Skantzos Canada

Born in Toronto, Canada, Laurie is a Guelph-based artist known for her minimalist wall sculptures that explore the interplay of colour, form, and materiality. 
Laurie studied Fine Art at the University of Waterloo and her work has been exhibited internationally at renowned art fairs and galleries, including Scope Miami, Art Fairs in London, Hong Kong, New York, and Hamburg, and in venues such as Charline Kervyn Contemporary Art (Ghent), Dohing Gallery (South Korea), and J. Peeler Howell Fine Art (Texas).
Laurie has received numerous accolades, including residencies, awards and honorable mentions in juried exhibitions worldwide. Her work is featured in corporate collections such as The Art Gallery of Guelph Permanent Collection and The Aimia Collection and has been highlighted in publications like Canvas Rebel and Shout Out Socal.
With a career marked by a dedication to innovation, Laurie continues to captivate audiences through her ability to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary sculptural forms that challenge and engage.

"My work explores the interplay of form, colour, and reflection, blurring the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Employing an experimental and rigorous practice, I work with oil paint, cold wax medium, acrylics, and shaped, laminated forms. The edges of each piece are painted with fluorescent colours, which, when mounted on a wall, create a halo-like aura around the work.
My aim is to engage the viewer by fostering a dynamic dialogue between the artwork and its immediate context. The colourful reflections evoke, for me, an aura of optimism and resilience, and extends the presence of the work beyond its physical boundaries. "