"A great artist is someone who is exceptionally creative, someone who has the genius to execute their ideas and someone who is very ambitious. It cannot be one without the other"
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Laura Ana Maria Iosifescu
Laura I. Gallery
Icehouse Court
Barking Road
IG11 7BT ,London
Mob.07979 683 901
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.laura-iosifescu-art.com
Achievements
Open her own art gallery, Laura I.Gallery,Barking,London,7Oct 2016
Winner of the Bronze Award at the Master Of Art International 2014
Shortlisted for the Shoosmiths Art Prize 2014
The Winner of the 8th 2013 Showcase Winner by ARTSLANT,Category Painting
The Winner of the 7th 2013 Showcase Winner by ARTSLANT,Category Mixed Media
Shortlisted from over 2600 entries for the Stage 2 to The National Open Art Competition 2012, Chichester, West Sussex.
Awarded by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery with a Special Recognition Certificate for an Outstanding Art, April 2012.
One of the finalists of the Peace Project Exhibition 2011 organised by The Whole 9 Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibit will subsequently make several other stops in Southern California before travelling to San Francisco, New York and London.
One of the finalists of Barnet Open Art Competition 2011 organised by Gallery 89, London.
Chosen the Artist of the Week by Commissioning an Artist Ltd, April, 2011.
Shortlisted from over 1600 entries for the Stage 2 to The National Open Art Competition 2010, Chichester, West Sussex.
Finalist of the Artworks Open 2010 Painting Competition organized by Barbican Arts Group Trust.
One of the 100 finalists of the Fringemk 2010 Painting Competition.
Selected exhibitions:
Curated Codes Of Faith Exhibition which travelled to Barking Learning Centre in collaboration with University of East London,7th of February 2017
Curated Codes Of Faith, Laura I. Gallery, Barking, London 10 Dec.2016
Curated Blessings Of Life Gallery Launch, Laura I.Gallery,7th of October 2016
Flux Exhibition, The Old Truman Brewery ,91 Brick Lane, London,Nov.2016
Flux Exhibition, Royal College of Art, London, The 11th Dec.2015
Connect 2 Colour, Summer Art Prize, Lacey Contemporary Gallery, Holland Park,12August -22 august 2015.
Master of Art International, Chelsea Gallery,London,8th of July -18th of July 2015
Winter Pride Awards, Tobacco Dock and Lacey Contemporary Gallery,London,15th of November to 1st of Dec 2014
Art Gemini Prize, Trispace Gallery ,London 23rd Oct 2014-1st of Nov.2014
BE INSPIRED – Contemporary Art Auction in aid of The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts. Work showcased alongside well know artists such as Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, Gavin Turk, Idris Khan and Xavier Mascaro .Wednesday 1st October at the Saatchi Gallery, London.
Master of Art International 2014, Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Norfolk, 22nd - September -27th September 2014
I Know What I Like ,Curious Duke Gallery, London,3-9 October 2014
'Injustice', London Legal Support Trust (LLST) and Arts for Justice (AJF) Exhibition,2014,At La Galleria, London ,28 September - 3rd October 2014
Shoosmiths Art Prize, Milton Keynes Hospital, March-Sept 2014
Artists in the Spotlight ,Pop Up Show with Exhibit Here and Moderna Art,7th of April 2014
Carte Blanche Exhibition,G. Gallery and gallery L'Autre Maison,Paris 75015 ,5th of December 2013
Annual Open, CGP London, Southwark Park, London, 13 November – 1 December 2013
Pintar Rapido Exhibition, Chelsea Old Town Hall,London,14th of July 2013
Eco-Fair, Debut Contemporary Gallery and Fashion ComPassion, 19th of June, 2013.
The Cultivate Summer Flower Show ,Cultivate Gallery, Vyner Street, 6th of June, London,2012
Affordable Art Fair, Bristol, Degree Art Gallery,25th April -28th April 2013
The Paradisium Exhibition, RichMix Arts and Culture Centre, London, Bethnal Green,18th September 2012
Stylish September Exhibition, Debut Contemporary Gallery, 5th of September 2012, Notting Hill, London.
T4C-Thank you for Creating,16th August 2012- 06th September 2012,The Arch Gallery, London
“THE ART HAS NO BORDERS” – “A ARTE NÃO TEM FRONTEIRAS” Porto, PORTUGAL, August 2012.
Summer Salon 2012,Friday 20th July – Friday 10th August, Islington Arts Factory, London
The Peace Project Exhibition, Gallery 9, Los Angeles, CA, October 22nd ,2011
Parallax Art Fair, La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London, July 1st - 10th 2011.
Barnet Open Art exhibition, Gallery 89, High Barnet, Herts, EN5 4AZ, London, 9th of June 2011.
Showcase Exhibition, RichMix Arts & Culture Centre, London, 25th of May 2011.
Open House Exhibition, The Rag Factory, 16 Heneage Street,off Brick Lane,London,14th April, 2011.
Full Circle Exhibition, The Crocus Gallery, Nottingham,3 Feb.2011.
100 Sqft Launch Exhibitions, London, 27 November, 2010.
Arts After Dark Exhibition in collaboration with 100sqft Exhibition, Oct- 2010, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
100 Sqft Exihibition, London, 1 August 2010.
First Year Final Show at AVA Gallery, London.
ArtWorks Open 2010 Exhibition, Blackhorse Lane Studios, May 29th 2010.
Trinity Buoy Warf Gallery, April 2010,London
First Year Show- AVA Gallery, 2009,London
Residencies artists exhibitions, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne 2006
Fine Art Graduate Exhibition, 2002,Targoviste,Romania
Education:
2003-2005 Valahia University Targoviste , Romania. Political Science and Journalism.
Publications:
Coverage in Financial Times ,7th of April 2017
“Exhibition aims to encourage visitors to embrace diversity” Barking and Dagenham Post,14of December 2016
“World first dress is a piece of art ”Barking and Dagenham Post Newspaper,5h of October 2016
“Chance to see stunning dress made out of paint” Newham Recorder Newspaper, the 28th of Sept .2016
LandEscape Art Review,7th Edition,2015
Master of Art International Catalogue and Calendar 2014
The STATE OF ART,REPRESENTATIONAL AND ABSTRACT - Volume 2
La Dolce Vita Magazine, Pages 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, October-November Issue Flaneur Art Gallery on Android phones, 4th October,2012 HESA Inprint Magazine, Issue 16, page 9, June, Finland, 2012 3rd 100Sqft Exhibition, Catalogue, page 26, 2010, London. FringeMK 2010 Painting Competition Catalogue, page 48, London.
Laura I. Gallery
Icehouse Court
Barking Road
IG11 7BT ,London
Mob.07979 683 901
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.laura-iosifescu-art.com
Achievements
Open her own art gallery, Laura I.Gallery,Barking,London,7Oct 2016
Winner of the Bronze Award at the Master Of Art International 2014
Shortlisted for the Shoosmiths Art Prize 2014
The Winner of the 8th 2013 Showcase Winner by ARTSLANT,Category Painting
The Winner of the 7th 2013 Showcase Winner by ARTSLANT,Category Mixed Media
Shortlisted from over 2600 entries for the Stage 2 to The National Open Art Competition 2012, Chichester, West Sussex.
Awarded by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery with a Special Recognition Certificate for an Outstanding Art, April 2012.
One of the finalists of the Peace Project Exhibition 2011 organised by The Whole 9 Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibit will subsequently make several other stops in Southern California before travelling to San Francisco, New York and London.
One of the finalists of Barnet Open Art Competition 2011 organised by Gallery 89, London.
Chosen the Artist of the Week by Commissioning an Artist Ltd, April, 2011.
Shortlisted from over 1600 entries for the Stage 2 to The National Open Art Competition 2010, Chichester, West Sussex.
Finalist of the Artworks Open 2010 Painting Competition organized by Barbican Arts Group Trust.
One of the 100 finalists of the Fringemk 2010 Painting Competition.
Selected exhibitions:
Curated Codes Of Faith Exhibition which travelled to Barking Learning Centre in collaboration with University of East London,7th of February 2017
Curated Codes Of Faith, Laura I. Gallery, Barking, London 10 Dec.2016
Curated Blessings Of Life Gallery Launch, Laura I.Gallery,7th of October 2016
Flux Exhibition, The Old Truman Brewery ,91 Brick Lane, London,Nov.2016
Flux Exhibition, Royal College of Art, London, The 11th Dec.2015
Connect 2 Colour, Summer Art Prize, Lacey Contemporary Gallery, Holland Park,12August -22 august 2015.
Master of Art International, Chelsea Gallery,London,8th of July -18th of July 2015
Winter Pride Awards, Tobacco Dock and Lacey Contemporary Gallery,London,15th of November to 1st of Dec 2014
Art Gemini Prize, Trispace Gallery ,London 23rd Oct 2014-1st of Nov.2014
BE INSPIRED – Contemporary Art Auction in aid of The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts. Work showcased alongside well know artists such as Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, Gavin Turk, Idris Khan and Xavier Mascaro .Wednesday 1st October at the Saatchi Gallery, London.
Master of Art International 2014, Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Norfolk, 22nd - September -27th September 2014
I Know What I Like ,Curious Duke Gallery, London,3-9 October 2014
'Injustice', London Legal Support Trust (LLST) and Arts for Justice (AJF) Exhibition,2014,At La Galleria, London ,28 September - 3rd October 2014
Shoosmiths Art Prize, Milton Keynes Hospital, March-Sept 2014
Artists in the Spotlight ,Pop Up Show with Exhibit Here and Moderna Art,7th of April 2014
Carte Blanche Exhibition,G. Gallery and gallery L'Autre Maison,Paris 75015 ,5th of December 2013
Annual Open, CGP London, Southwark Park, London, 13 November – 1 December 2013
Pintar Rapido Exhibition, Chelsea Old Town Hall,London,14th of July 2013
Eco-Fair, Debut Contemporary Gallery and Fashion ComPassion, 19th of June, 2013.
The Cultivate Summer Flower Show ,Cultivate Gallery, Vyner Street, 6th of June, London,2012
Affordable Art Fair, Bristol, Degree Art Gallery,25th April -28th April 2013
The Paradisium Exhibition, RichMix Arts and Culture Centre, London, Bethnal Green,18th September 2012
Stylish September Exhibition, Debut Contemporary Gallery, 5th of September 2012, Notting Hill, London.
T4C-Thank you for Creating,16th August 2012- 06th September 2012,The Arch Gallery, London
“THE ART HAS NO BORDERS” – “A ARTE NÃO TEM FRONTEIRAS” Porto, PORTUGAL, August 2012.
Summer Salon 2012,Friday 20th July – Friday 10th August, Islington Arts Factory, London
- Wales' International Painting Prize -Through Tomorrow's Eyes, 20th July2012-11 of August, Volcano Theatre, Swansea, Wales.
- Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport Harbour, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BD, June 2012.
The Peace Project Exhibition, Gallery 9, Los Angeles, CA, October 22nd ,2011
Parallax Art Fair, La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London, July 1st - 10th 2011.
Barnet Open Art exhibition, Gallery 89, High Barnet, Herts, EN5 4AZ, London, 9th of June 2011.
Showcase Exhibition, RichMix Arts & Culture Centre, London, 25th of May 2011.
Open House Exhibition, The Rag Factory, 16 Heneage Street,off Brick Lane,London,14th April, 2011.
Full Circle Exhibition, The Crocus Gallery, Nottingham,3 Feb.2011.
100 Sqft Launch Exhibitions, London, 27 November, 2010.
Arts After Dark Exhibition in collaboration with 100sqft Exhibition, Oct- 2010, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
100 Sqft Exihibition, London, 1 August 2010.
First Year Final Show at AVA Gallery, London.
ArtWorks Open 2010 Exhibition, Blackhorse Lane Studios, May 29th 2010.
Trinity Buoy Warf Gallery, April 2010,London
First Year Show- AVA Gallery, 2009,London
Residencies artists exhibitions, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne 2006
Fine Art Graduate Exhibition, 2002,Targoviste,Romania
Education:
- Fine Art BA Honours, University of East London, School of Architecture & the Visual Arts, Fine Art (BA).
2003-2005 Valahia University Targoviste , Romania. Political Science and Journalism.
Publications:
Coverage in Financial Times ,7th of April 2017
“Exhibition aims to encourage visitors to embrace diversity” Barking and Dagenham Post,14of December 2016
“World first dress is a piece of art ”Barking and Dagenham Post Newspaper,5h of October 2016
“Chance to see stunning dress made out of paint” Newham Recorder Newspaper, the 28th of Sept .2016
LandEscape Art Review,7th Edition,2015
Master of Art International Catalogue and Calendar 2014
The STATE OF ART,REPRESENTATIONAL AND ABSTRACT - Volume 2
La Dolce Vita Magazine, Pages 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, October-November Issue Flaneur Art Gallery on Android phones, 4th October,2012 HESA Inprint Magazine, Issue 16, page 9, June, Finland, 2012 3rd 100Sqft Exhibition, Catalogue, page 26, 2010, London. FringeMK 2010 Painting Competition Catalogue, page 48, London.