Time and Space: Arts’ Most Valuable Resources
As an artist, Laura J. Lawson has learned that time and space are the two most valuable resources for creatives. She believes in the importance of allowing yourself to have unstructured time to think, to play, to seek inspiration, and to let thoughts come together—the “invisible” time that goes into making works of art. She also believes that a crowded space leads to a crowded mind, which is why artists’ spaces are vital. Her idea is based in her own studio art practice, but its application encompasses all forms of creativity and problem-solving.
About Laura
Laura J. Lawson is from Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Austin College in 2010 with majors in French and Psychology, then earned an MFA from The University of Memphis. She was selected for the first cohort of studio artists at The Cedars Union art incubator in Dallas and was awarded a two-month residency at the Centre d’Art Marnay Art Center in Marnay-sur-Seine, France. She is currently an artist, educator, and adjunct faculty for Austin College, Dallas College, and Tarrant County College. Lawson creates artwork that explores the surfaces of Earth and other planets.