Laura Williams - Multi-Disciplinary Artist | bristol, uk
EDUCATION
- BA (Hons) Fine Art, First Class Honours – Kent Institute of Art & Design, Canterbury (1998)
- PGCE Primary Education (Early Years Specialism) – Manchester Metropolitan University (2005)
- Foundation Studies in Art & Design, Distinction – Walthamstow College, London (1995)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Artist (2008–Present)
Studio-based practice in Bristol and Catalonia, developing work across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and large-scale site-specific sculpture and installation.
Teacher & Artist in Education (2002–2008)
Combined creative teaching practice with freelance artist residencies and outdoor education projects.
- Delivered early years and primary art education with a focus on sensory learning and kinaesthetic mark-making.
- Artist-in-residence projects commissioned by Bolton LEA, Rochdale Borough Council, and The Real Trust.
- Delivered INSET and practitioner training for creative learning through art.
Art Handling Technician – Tate Gallery, London (1998–2001)
Permanent full-time position rotating between Tate Britain, Tate Modern, and Tate Stores.
- Probably the first female Art Handler at the Tate Gallery
- Team Leader during installation and launch of Tate Modern (2000).
- Represented the department in national training initiatives.
- Experienced in art handling, installation, conservation, and couriering artworks internationally.
Art Handler – Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester (2001–2002)
Contract role supporting the refurbishment of the new wing, including exhibition installation and collections care
Model Maker – G&T Production Ltd, London (1986–1996)
Full-time position specialising in 3D model-making for exhibition design and marketing displays.
- Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, fabrication, and large-scale installation.
- Clients included Lever Brothers, Cable & Wireless, Nokia, The Ivor Novello Awards, British Airways, and Abbey National.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
2017 - Platform 2: InsideOut, Centrespace Gallery, Bristol (2017)
2016 - Platform 1, Paper Arts Gallery, Bristol (2016)
Group Exhibitions
2025 - Plein Air Exhibition, Keynsham
2025 - Group Exhibition, In Bristol Studio
2025 - Showcase Exhibition, Boco Bar, Paintworks, Bristol
2023 - Serchia Gallery, Bristol
2020 -2021 - Moorwood Art Gallery, Somerset
2018 - Cotton, In Bristol Studio
2016 - RWA Bristol Open
2013 - Showcase Exhibition, Boco Bar, Paintworks, Bristol
2009 - Total Image Nation, The Tonic Gallery, Leeds
2008 - 2011 - Bow Arts Trust Open Studios, London
2002 - Community Spirit, Touchstones Gallery, Rochdale (organised & curated)
2001 - Imagengine, Whitworth Arts Festival, Lancashire
1997 - Skin/Evolve, Herbert Read Gallery, Canterbury
1997 - 4 Go Underground, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London
1997 - Mercury Art & Music Exhibition, The Air Gallery, London
SITE-SPECIFIC WORKS & INSTALLATIONS
2023 - Calling All Beings, Ginestar, Catalonia
2023 - Els Nuvis, Ginestar, Catalonia
2021 - 2025 - MoonGate; Ginestar, Catalonia
2019 - 2025 - Casanova del Bosque, Ginestar, Catalonia
2018-2025 - Retirada, Ginestar, Catalonia
- Bristol Birds; (Link for Bristol Skyline Walk here)
2019 - St.Phillips Footbridge, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon
2017 - Temple Meads Rail Bridge, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon, Bristol
2016 - Totterdown Bridge, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon, Bristol
2015 - Paintworks, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon, Bristol
2015 - Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol Skyline Walk, Bristol
2015 - Brocks Bridge, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon, Bristol
2014 - Sparks Park, Bristol Skyline Walk, River Avon, Bristol
2014 - The Rising, Alta Delta, Bot, Catalonia
2013 - The Present, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol
2012 - The Committee, Hortas do Tabual Residency, Portugal
RESIDENCIES
2012 - Hortas Do Tabual, Portugal
2008 - Cyprus College of Fine Art, Summer Residency
2005 - Boarshaw Primary School, Rochdale – Skylight Installation
2005 - Susan Isaacs Nursery, Bury – Reasons to Write Project
2002 - Belfield Primary School, Rochdale – Magic Garden Outdoor Classroom
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2008 - 2009 - Overall Winner, Holland Herald & KLM Photography Competition
2009 - Featured in ‘By the Way’ by Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
2002 - Rochdale Borough Council Award for Outdoor Space & Design, Lancashire
COLLECTIONS
Works held in private collections in the UK, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus.