Laura Ford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laura Ford
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| Born | 6 February 1961 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Bath Academy of Art; Chelsea School of Art |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Spouse(s) | Andrew Sabin |
Laura Ford, born on February 6, 1961, in Cardiff, Wales, is a talented British sculptor. She creates amazing artworks, often featuring animals and figures. Currently, she leads the Royal Society of Sculptors.
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Growing Up and Learning
Laura Ford grew up in a family that ran a traveling fairground. She went to Stonar School in Wiltshire. Later, she studied art at the Bath Academy of Art from 1978 to 1982. During this time, she also spent a term learning art in New York City at the Cooper Union School of Art.
In 1982, she was invited to show her work in a special exhibition called New Contemporaries at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. After that, she continued her art studies at the Chelsea School of Art from 1982 to 1983.
Laura Ford's Artworks
Laura Ford has lived and worked in London since 1982. She is known for being part of the New British Sculpture movement. Her work was featured in important shows like The Sculpture Show in 1983 and the British Art Show 5 in 2000.
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One art writer, Marcello Spinelli, described Ford's creations as "faithful representations of fantasy." He noted that her stuffed animals and dolls can be both sweet and a little bit scary. They often remind people of childhood memories and feel familiar.
Where to See Her Art
Laura Ford's sculptures are displayed in many public art collections. You can find her work in places like the Tate Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her art is also part of the Government Art Collection and the National Museums and Gallery of Wales.
Her sculptures are also in museums and gardens in the United States. These include the Museum of Modern Art at the University of Iowa and the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can also see her art at Citygarden in St. Louis, Missouri.
Exhibitions and Shows
Laura Ford has shown her art in many exhibitions around the world. Some of her solo shows include:
- 2012: Days of Judgement in Germany and the UK.
- 2011: At the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the USA.
- 2007: Rag and Bone at Turner Contemporary in Margate, UK.
- 2006: Armour Boys in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She has also been part of group exhibitions, such as:
- 2011: With Magdalena Abakanowicz in Germany.
- 2005: Representing Wales at the Venice Biennale, a major international art event.
- 2004: Into My World: Recent British Sculpture in Connecticut, USA.
Teaching and Public Art
Between 1983 and 1995, Laura Ford shared her knowledge by teaching art. She was a lecturer at Chelsea School of Art and a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University. She also taught at many other art schools in London.
Public Art Projects
Laura Ford has created many sculptures for public spaces. These are artworks that people can see and enjoy in cities and towns. Some of her public art projects include:
- 2014: A sculpture for Southmeads Hospital in Bristol, UK.
- 2012: An artwork for the University Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.
- 2009: A sculpture for the city of Stockholm, Sweden.
- 2006: Her famous "Weeping Girls" sculpture at Jupiter Artland.
- 2002: Art for the Swiss Cottage Children's Library in London.
- 1998: A sculpture for the British High Commission in Ottawa, Canada.
Personal Life
Laura Ford lives and works in Camden, London. She is married to another sculptor, Andrew Sabin. They have three children together.
Images for kids
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"Armour Boys", Houldsworth Gallery, 2006
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"Armour Boys" (installed at Sculpture in Pilane, Sweden), 2006
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"Rag and Bone", Stockholm, 1998
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"Rag and Bone", 2007
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Houldsworth Gallery, London, 2003
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"Moose", 1998
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"China Cats"
