In this episode I visit Laura Williams at her studio in Eden Terrace, Tamaiki Makaurau. Laura is a self taught artist that has a Masters in Sociology from the University of Auckland. She has numerous exhibitions under her belt, including work being shown public galleries including Te Uru Gallery in Titirangi, Auckland, the SUter Gallery in Nelson and at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, and has work held in collections in Aotearoa, Australia and the US. She has been awarded several artist residencies, including the Wassiac Project Summer Artist Residency and the Golden Foundation Artists Residency. Laura is represented by Page Galleries in Wellington and Laree Payne Gallery in Kirikiriroa. There are images of the paintings that we talk about on The Good Oil Laura WIlliams Instagram Post for your reference. You’ll hear Laura speak about how her paintings are her version of hoarding, her inability to resist being puerile and mischievous, how she has harnessed the power of her ADHD and Asberger's in her practice, the influence of her Catholic upbringing, not being able to square the lifestyles of some priests with the teachings of Catholicism verse the more dedicated lifestyles of nuns…and her perverse satisfaction of hearing people talking about not liking her paintings. Please note their are adult themes discussed in this episode - there are references to pornography and sexual assault, please make an informed choice about listening any further. We started by talking about Laura’s exposure to art as a kid and getting trouble with nuns. Links Laura Williams Instagram Page Galleries Laura Willliams Artist Page Laree Payne Gallery Laura Willliams Artist Page The Good Oil Instagram