Contemporary Fine Art
Laura McIndoo
Pottery
Artist Statement
Functionality is a cornerstone of my artistic philosophy. I am dedicated to creating beautiful and highly useful art, particularly in my mugs and functional ware, ensuring they are comfortable to use. I primarily use mid-range stoneware and porcelain for their strength and practicality, with all my pieces being dishwasher and microwave safe. In addition to functional pottery, I create textured ‘tile quilts’ that can be displayed on walls and a variety of porcelain jewelry. It brings me great joy to hear from my customers that they happily use my pottery every day.
Biography
Originally from western Massachusetts, Laura has taken a roundabout route to find herself happily settled here in New Mexico. She studied in Vermont, receiving her BA in Spanish and MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). After studying in Spain and Greece, her first teaching job was at a teacher training college in Krakow, Poland, where she lived for five years and met her husband, Scott. After a brief stint in Colorado, they moved here to Albuquerque, where they have lived for the past 22 years. They live at the base of the Sandias and have two wonderful kids. In addition to making pottery, Laura teaches ESL full-time at Central New Mexico Community College. She has been a member of Sandia Heights Artists for six years, where she has enjoyed collaborating with a talented community of artists. Laura is thrilled to be joining The Gallery ABQ and looks forward to sharing her work with a new audience.
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