Laura Vecmane

Laura Vecmane is a contemporary visual artist who has been expressing herself through several classical and experimental creative media - painting, mixed media, ephemeral art, ceramics, and sculpture since 2002.
Laura Vecmane was born in Latvia. She feels blessed to have had such origins, but life has taken her to many other beautiful places.
The early years of her artistic career were spent in Europe, studying art in Latvia, Denmark, and Spain. The multicultural influences, impressions of wild Nature, radiant light, rich and vivid colors, and scenes of daily life have been significant inspirations for Laura’s art.

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Professional development and mentorship with sculptor Janna Pameijer, November 2021- May 2022.


Kaya Sulc AIR Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, April 2021

AIR Janna Pameijer Ceramic Sculpture Studio, 2020

Ephemeral Art Masterclass/Floating Land biennial, mentor

Leonie Barton, 2019 Ephemeral Art Intensive

“Collaborations With Nature”, mentor Shona Wilson, 2018


The Art Academy of Latvia, Master Of Fine Art/Painting, 2012

Vraa Hojskole, Analogue Photography Course, Denmark, 2009


The Art Academy of Latvia, Bachelor Of Fine Art/Painting, 2008

University of Castilia la Mancha, Faculty of Fine Arts, Spain, 2006 - 2007

The Christian Academy of Latvia, Altarpieces, Icons, Graphic Art, 2002 - 2004

Solo Exhibitions:
2021 “Open Studios Sunshine Coast” Solo Pop-Up Gallery, Maleny, QLD
2017 “Inspirations” Lift Gallery, Maleny, QLD
2009 “Journey” Vraa Hojskole Art Hall, Denmark
2008 “Postcards and Deja - Vous” Latvian Society House, Sydney, NSW
2006 “From Poetry” Talsi District Museum, Talsi, Latvia

Group Exhibitions:
2022 “LALC Finalist Exhibition”, Caloundra Regional Gallery, QLD
2022 “Open Studios Sunshine Coast” , shared exhibition with sculptor Janna Pameijer.
2021 “Let’s Play Wild” Project & Exhibition Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, QLD
2021 “LALC Finalist Exhibition”, Caloundra Regional Gallery, QLD
2021 “40 under 40 Exhibition” Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, QLD
2020 “Maleny Cream @ Bu
2017 “Forest Art Trail” Horizon Festival, Obi-Obi Board walk, Maleny QLD
2016 “L A L C” finalist exhibition, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Caloundra, QLD

2013 “Latvian Art comes to Scotland” Hema Bar, Edinburgh, Scotland
2012 “Graduation” 12 Star Gallery, London, England

2012 “Connection” Museum of Talsi District, Talsi, Latvia

2009 “Unbearable Freedom” Art Garden Gallery, Riga,Latvia

2009 “European Cities in Paintings by Latvian artists” Brussels, Belgium

2009 “Man in My Life” Art Academy Of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
2008 “Riga ...