Laurie Phillips is a talented fine artist based in St. Paul, MN, known for her imaginative watercolors, shifting perspectives, and whimsical cartoons. Her artwork sets just the right tone, conveying the pain, resolution, and tragedy without sentimental pathos, as praised by Star Tribune art critic Mary Abbe. Laurie has received multiple grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and has exhibited her work at various galleries and institutions, including St. Catherine University and the Minnesota State Capitol Building. Her art has also been featured in artist books produced commercially and distributed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota.
Laurie's work encompasses a range of themes, from exploring the experiences of suicide survivors in her "Suicide Survivors' Club" series to shedding light on the plight of homeless teens in "Our Homeless Teens." She has also created powerful medical portraits that capture the journeys of individuals recovering from breast cancer and battling eating disorders. Through her art, Laurie aims to help people recognize, share, and cope with difficult emotions, and she has successfully taken her story graph portraits beyond the gallery space to create durable outdoor installations. With a passion for public art, Laurie collaborates with architects and landscape architects to bring her vision to life in educational institutions, public parks, and healthcare facilities.
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