Laurinda Stockwell

My work explores abstract landscapes inspired by the forests and trees of New Mexico. I am drawn to the strength and resilience symbolized by trees, which embody a timespan far beyond human life. Through my paintings, I aim to capture the fleeting moments of light and color that natural environments offer, suggesting an experience of observation that is both transient and profound. I find inspiration in the dynamic patterns of seasons and weather, whose drama and continual change offer endless possibilities for expression. Often, it is a particular quality of light or a specific color palette found in nature that compels me to engage with a scene, seeking to convey the subtle emotions evoked during these brief encounters. My technique blends multiple media to bring texture and depth to my work. I use oil and acrylic paints with spray paint, crushed glass, vintage pages of text, and other materials, creating layers that invite closer inspection. This fusion of elements allows my paintings to transcend traditional landscape representation, offering a unique and tactile experience that echoes the complexity and resilience of the natural world.

Laurinda Stockwell grew up on an Ohio pig farm roaming its acres. Heavily Influenced by this childhood environment as well as a family filled with artists, she makes artwork based upon the natural world. She received her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design, where her father, Bernard Stockwell, was the Dean of Industrial Design and her grandmother, Mabel Wagner Stockwell, attended as a painter. Laurinda Stockwell studied at Kenyon College before receiving her MFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Stockwell exhibits nationally and internationally including exhibits in China, Japan and Russia as well as California, New Mexico, Florida and Colorado. She has exhibited extensively in the New York City area including exhibits in museums and galleries. Stockwell’s art is included in many private and public collections including New Jersey Transit, The State of New Mexico, The Columbus Museum, The Zimmerli Museum, AtlantiCare Hospital, and Rutgers University. Reviews include the New York Times. Awards include NJ State Fellowships, Yaddo Residency, Wurlitzer Residency, National Association of Women Artists in New York City, Ford Foundation, Fulbright Memorial Foundation grant in Japan, and a residency at No Boundaries International Art Colony on BH Island, NC. She lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

2-D, Fiber Arts, Painting (all materials), Photography