ABOUT LAURIE SHAPIRO

Laurie Shapiro (b. 1990, New York, based in NYC) creates handmade, painted, immersive installations and 3D/wall-hanging pieces focused on internal listening, safety, care, and interconnectedness. She holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University (2012) and lived in California for 12 years. Shapiro has exhibited internationally at venues including the San Diego Museum of Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and SACI Florence. Her immersive installations have been commissioned by Otherworld, Walter Studios, Weedmaps, and international festivals like The Governors Ball, Life is Beautiful, and Phish Riviera Maya. She has completed residencies at the American Academy in Rome, Kala Art Institute, and the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, and is a recipient of a California Council for the Arts Fellowship and a Puffin Grant. Her work is in public and private collections globally, including SACI Florence and Bilkent University. Her work has been featured on TV (WTAE, KTNV) and in publications such as Fiber Arts Now and Artillery Magazine.