Professional Art References:
Artist Laura H Elliott BA (Hons) & Curator (International Association of Two & Three Dimensional Artists – IATTDA)
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Lisa Gray – Curator of Flux Gallery, UK and writer of the Palette Pages
The text below is Lisa’s introduction to my interview:
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“We are delighted to introduce the artwork of Laura Elliott. We were first introduced to Laura’s work online and quickly became a follower of her unique style. When Laura applied to exhibit her work at FLUX Exhibition we were instantly taken with her art and were eager to show her distinctive creations. Laura is an artist that works with both paint and metal clay. It was her metal clay work that really grabbed our attention. Laura is an artist who has harvested her creativity from a very young age. After studying and finding her form Laura now works with metal clay and precious and semi-precious gemstones. Her work is intricate and beautiful displaying rawness and luxury, a combination that adds to the beauty of her work.
Laura has gallery representation and takes part in numerous exhibitions within the UK and internationally. One thing we are sure of is the journey Laura is taking is an exciting one, she is an artist with passion and drive, she is an artist that is not afraid to take on new challenges. Laura we love your work, we love the concept that we could wear a unique, stunning and impact piece as jewellery – it’s as personal as it can get with contemporary art. Just marvellous – thank you for sharing your thoughts and inspirations with us.”
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Read the full Laura H Elliott Palette Pages Artist Interview:
http://www.thepalettepages.com/2016/03/28/lauraelliott/
Dated: 28th March 2016
Lisa Gray represents ‘Laura H Elliott Art’ with Flux Gallery and Flux Exhibitions
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Dawn Birch-James – Managing Director at Art In The Heart Marketplace:
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“I absolutely loved working with artists and makers from Greater Peterborough for the best part of 10 years but in recent times I’ve been casting my arty net all over the UK and unbelievably now 65% of my artists come from outside the locality. I feel humbled that they would join me in fact on my online store.
It was a great decision because I’d never have met Laura Elliott superb maker of fine silver jewellery if I hadn’t broadened the scope and what a shame anyway to have deprived the UK of Art in the Heart. Laura has created the most dramatic and unapologetic ‘Landscape Gems Collection’, which she aptly describes as a range of ‘miniature sculptures’. She loves creating these small scale fine silver artworks and all are hallmarked according to UK law by the Goldsmiths Assay Office, London.
I was so enthralled when Laura first opened her store front with me, that I selected one of these fine pieces ‘Winter Berries’ to be featured in the World of Interiors Christmas Emporium pages.”
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Dated: 5th August 2019
Dawn Birch-James with ‘Art In The Heart’ who represented Laura H Elliott’s metal clay designs ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ since joining in September 2017.
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Paul Wynter – Managing Director at London Art UK Ltd:
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“Laura is a talented artist as well as being popular with London Art customers, great to work with and has a great future in her art career.”
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Dated: 2nd June 2013
Paul Wynter worked with his company ‘London Art’ who represents and sells Laura H Elliott’s art work.
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M. Khalid Rahman – Journalist, Chief Editor & Publisher at IRIS Publications:
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“It was a delight to know to Laura Elliott and discover her professionalism in art, especially in metal clay and jewellery that impressed me so much that I decided to interview her for IRIS ART MAGAZINE introduces her to artists and art lovers around the world. The full interview can be read at:
http://www.irisartmagazine.com/laura-elliotts-art-journey-is-a-roller-coaster-ride/
Laura Elliott’s art is remarkable. She is passionate about mixed-media painting and creating metal clay jewellery with real gemstones. Her artwork and jewellery explore colour and form. Her art is a mixture of memory and emotion and she always feels a need to create. Creativity is quite a cathartic process with her and that allows her feelings to be shown within her art.”
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Dated: 19th March 2017
Laura H Elliott BA (Hons) artist was interviewed by Khalid Rahman in Iris Art Magazine
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Lesley Oldaker – Professional Fine Artist:
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“Having seen Laura’s work at an exhibition in London, I commissioned Laura to create 2 pendant pieces of jewellery to include birthstones. She was very happy to help and very professional, producing 2 stunning original pieces. They were packaged well and arrived safely. I would highly recommend Laura’s bespoke metal clay jewellery to anyone looking for a special piece of original artwork.”
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Dated: 21st April 2017
Lesley Oldaker was a ‘Landscape Gems Collection’ jewellery commission client of metal clay designer Laura Elliott BA (Hons).
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John Scott – Fashion Guru and TV presenter:
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“Fabulous, Quirky, Creative, Lovely… what more could you want????”
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Dated: 25th August 2013
John Scott was a jewellery client of Laura Elliott BA (Hons).
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Juliette Pelletier – Director at Reflect Arts Inc, USA and Professional Artist:
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“Laura is highly professional to work with and is a wonderful artist. She is creative and has a great acumen in organizing exhibitions as well as collaborating with artists. She has proven to be highly professional, entrepreneurial and dedicated in all that she does and is a joy to collaborate with. It is always a joy to work with such a professional as the results are always stellar.”
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Dated: 4th January 2016
Juliette Pelletier worked directly with Laura Elliott BA (Hons) at ‘Laura H Elliott Art’ and as an exhibiting member with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Marilyn Comparetto – International Artist and Owner of Mardleybury Gallery, Datchworth, SG3 6SG, UK:
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Working with Laura H Elliott as a member artist of the IATTDA: 2007-2009
“I had the pleasure of working with Laura as part of the IATTDA as an exhibitor of art.Laura’s dedication and motivation to promote others art has been proven to be invaluable to all the artists in the group. Laura organised exhibitions both nationally and internationally demonstrating a professional attitude, an ability to embrace the arts with passion and a relentless energy to ensure that each exhibition did take place.Laura’s is not only proved herself as a curator but is also a very skilled artist in her own right.”
Dated: 11th June 2013
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Global Reactive Art Exhibition: Voluntary Support Role
“This year in May 2017 I successfully ran the Global Reactive International Art Exhibition UK from Mardleybury Gallery with support and help of other key individuals in the background. The preparation for the exhibition started in May 2016 as there was much to organise . I was very fortunate to have the help of other professional artists, who also believed in the project and who were happy to give their time for free, Laura was one of those artists.
Laura shared her expertise in curating and in particular the details around understanding the more complex nature of dealing with writing the clear terms and conditions required when dealing across the multinational facets.
Laura’s knowledge helped to unpin the project and helped to widen my knowledge in tandem.I would recommend Laura as a valuable and strong team member to anyone looking to set up and run a project in the field of the ‘Arts’.”
Dated: 10th October 2017
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Stone Prize Award: Voluntary Judge
“In 2016 I decided to run an international art competition for 2017 that would offer a tangible award for the winning Artist. Like all contests I needed to elect judges whose artistic backgrounds could add ‘value’ to the overall prize of being elect by experts in the field. I was very pleased and honoured that Laura agreed to come on-board as one of the judging panel bring her wealth of knowledge from both the view of an artist and curator.
I would personally like to recommend Laura to others who are building a team towards the end goal of a successful arts project.”
Dated: 10th October 2017
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Marilyn worked directly with Laura Elliott BA (Hons) at ‘Laura H Elliott Art’, as a curator with ‘Global Reactive Art Exhibition 2017’ and as an exhibiting artist member with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Cary Griffiths – Professional Artist & Director Art at the Main Gallery, USA
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“Regarding the Qualifications of Laura H. Elliott, BA (Hons) I am pleased to write a letter highly recommending Laura H. Elliott. In the many years I have known and worked with Ms. Elliot, I have been extremely impressed with her artistic abilities and numerous accomplishments. Ms. Elliott is an extremely intuitive and talented artist. She maintains an excellent standard for her artistic work . Her technical prowess and creativity seem to flow from her without effort. She applies sensitivity and originality to every artistic project, whether it is painting, sculpture or her metal clay—landscape gems. Her work has been exhibited in many shows throughout Europe and the USA.
Ms. Elliott also takes part in an impressive plethora of activities, particularly those supporting other artists. For example, Ms. Elliott created and was director of “The ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA), of which I was a member. Her mission was to “organize genuine, free or affordable exhibitions for the wonderful artists in both the UK and overseas.” She knew that artists would need to depend upon her integrity and honesty to create a trustworthy exhibition program. She did not let us down. Over time, the membership grew, and Ms. Elliot began to expand the locations of exhibitions to include Europe and USA. She personally curated every exhibition, which included direct and timely email support for artists. She organized and marketed each public and private viewing and served as a liaison between the artists and the galleries. In addition, she sourced discounts with art companies such as Derwent and Spectrum. She kept close contact with members and supplied each of the participating artist with a membership pack.
Her ability to produce this project so seamlessly was extraordinary. In short, I cannot more highly recommend Ms. Laura H, Elliott as both an artist and a strong and capable supporter of the artistic community.
Sincerely, Cary Griffiths Painter/Director Art At The Main”
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Dated: 25th April 2017
Cary Griffiths was an exhibiting member with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Margaret Zox Brown – Professional Artist:
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“Years ago, I had the good fortune to work with Laura Elliott’s International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists. She created wonderful art shows with talented artists all over the world. And, while that occurred several years ago, she is still to this day generously promoting her past efforts and artists. As an expressive artists herself, Laura’s understanding of what it takes to get art “out there” and she is consistently bringing attention to the artists she has discovered. And she does all of this with warmth and generosity. I am happy to be recommending Laura for any position she feels passionate about. She will undoubtedly give it her all.”
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Dated: 26th March 2017
Margaret Zox Brown is an artist who exhibited with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Stella Dunkley – Professional Artist:
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“I can highly recommend Laura Elliott for her experience and expertise in all aspects of art, she is a pleasure to work with, I thoroughly enjoyed being a member artist at IATTDA, which proved to be very helpful in my art career, I hope to do business with Laura again in the future.”
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Dated: 26th September 2013
Stella Dunkley exhibited and sold artworks with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Susie Lidstone – Arts and Crafts Professional:
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“I would recommend Laura’s work as an artist. Her work is fresh and ever evolving the sign of a good artist. Her wonderful use of colour lifts the spirit and some of her subjects make you think and look ever closer over and over. Her work with IATTDA was unique as the venture was. She was in constant contact with the artists was always helpful choose interesting venues to display the very diverse range of artists that she represented.”
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Dated: 9th March 2017
Susie worked directly with Laura Elliott BA (Hons) at ‘Laura H Elliott Art’ and an exhibiting artist member with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Lyric Originals LLC- Artist and Owner of Lyric Originals LLC:
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“Laura is absolutely delightful. She’s one of the most honest people that I have worked with in the UK visual arts arena. The support and guidance she provides to visual artist is priceless. Her creative mind works beautifully in all areas of her life and Lyric Originals will continue to do business with her for many projects to come.I recommend any serious artist in need of international gallery exposure to connect with Laura Elliott.”
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Dated: 18th September 2007
Lyric worked directly with as an exhibiting artist member with the ‘International Association of Two and Three Dimensional Artists’ (IATTDA) curated by Laura H Elliott BA (Hons).
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Anne C. Toase Independent Arts and Craft Professional:
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“Laura is a creative artist with a very practical business head on her shoulders. I first worked with her when she founded an organisation for the promotion of artists the IATTDA. Now her jewellery business is up and running, a very talented lady.”
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Dated: 3rd June 2013
Laura’s Art UK 