Based in Chicago, visual artist Laura Berger’s work emotes a space of calmness, yet playful, through her execution of balance and symmetry. Either existing in solitude or intertwined into another, all tiny naked bodies existing to serve a bigger picture, further defining and exploring the human connection. With acrylic and gouache on wood panel, Berger’s pieces explore peace and solitude, while not straying from strength in an all-female space.
Berger explains, “I’m interested in and inspired by rituals, symbols, nature, dreams, travel, our quest for self-development and freedom, and how we piece it together to create personal meaning and a sense of belonging to the greater whole.”
BUST features Berger’s work “Leaning In” in our “Parting Glance” artist spotlight in the June/July 2017 issue. She also works with animation and ceramics, using terra cotta.
You can follow Laura Berger on Instagram and check out more of her work on her website.
LEANING IN
ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
16″X16″
2016
POOLSIDE
ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
20″X16″
ALLIANCE
ACRYLIC & GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
12″X16″
2017
ALONE TOGETHER
ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
11″X14″
CARRYING THE SUN UP THE HILL, ROLLING THE MOON BACK DOWN
PRINT ACRYLIC & GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
14″X18″
2017
PERSONAL MOUNTAINS
ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
12″X16″
2016
WORLD HUG
ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
11″X14″
TOP IMAGE: Laura Berger. The Party’s In Here. ACRYLIC & ACRYLIC GOUACHE ON WOOD PANEL
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