Laura Buckley is one of the artists shortlisted for the Converse/Dazed Emerging Artist Award. Her work is an unsettling mix between film and video projections, as well as kinetic sculptural installations.
Describing her works as “often semi-performative, featuring reflective supports within the natural environment, both framing and dramatically contrasting their setting.†Take a look at the gallery to get an idea of Laura Buckley's zest for her own work.
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Illuminated Performance Installations
Laura Buckley Creates Unsettling Art that Questions Reality
Trend Themes
1. Mixed-media Art Installations - Laura Buckley's blend of film, video projections, and kinetic sculpture opens up opportunities for artists to create immersive experiences that blur the lines between reality and fiction.
2. Semi-performative Artworks - The use of reflective supports in natural environments creates new possibilities for artists to create dynamic installations that interact with their surroundings.
3. Interactive Exhibition Spaces - Buckley's installations create immersive and reflective spaces, indicating a trend towards interactive exhibition designs that engage visitors on a sensory and emotional level.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists to explore new mediums, techniques, and styles abound, with greater potential for cross-disciplinary collaborations.
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3. Event Planning and Production - Interactive exhibition designs create new possibilities for experiential events and brand activations that engage all the senses.