About Laura Aquilina
Laura Aquilina is a visual artist, mostly drawing and painting landscapes. Her inspiration often comes from images and scenes in her favourite books, TV shows and films. Her works often reference pop songs that Aquilina can sing and sign in Makaton.
‘’I make art because it makes me feel proud to be able to show what is in my head. I feel proud when I see my hard work come together.’’
Collaborations & Mentoring
Aquilina is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project. Through this Aquilina has received mentoring from freelance artist and architect in-training Georgemma Hunt. Specialising in murals and large canvas paintings, Hunt has supported Aquilina to build upon her painting skills, to create imaginary scenes and narratives and to consider the ‘finishing touches’.
Aquilina recently created a collection of limited edition screen prints and merchandise featuring her illustration of a solo endangered elephant ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’.
Exhibitions
The Hills are Alive…, Solo exhibition, Cass Art, Liverpool, November 2024
Summer Show, Hamilton Vault Studios, Birkenhead, June 2024
Studio Me, Cass Art, Liverpool, October 2022
Awards & Commissions
Studio Me Print Collection, Bluecoat, 2023
