Laurie Franklin

I paint, I create and make things that make me happy. Sounds simple enough... but maybe that's what it should be.
I was born in Ireland, grew up in Zimbabwe and have lived in the UK,USA and Australia. Meeting new people and exploring where I live inspires much of my work.
I create in a medium appropriate to the inspiration.
My artwork finds expression in oils, acrylics, charcoal, mixed media and glass. I use print making, stenciling, texture, fabric and transfers to create multi-layered tactile pieces.

You will find my unique artwork in offices, hotels, homes, bars and restaurants in Australia, Europe, USA, Canada, China, Singapore and Southern Africa.

I have 14 years of experience consulting on various international projects where the work was created to specification as the majority of the projects required custom made artwork. I understand how to evaluate and select materials that align with aesthetics, compliance and individual needs.

I am very comfortable with collaborating on a brief and love the cross pollination of ideas that result from co-designing art work.

Bachelor of Textile Design and Technology (UCP)Cape Town,South Africa.

My background is textiles and I have a love of colour and texture, which finds an expression in my mixed media work.

I have worked as an Adult art facilitator and taught young adults at a community art gallery.

Burnie Print Prize - Finalist 2021

Linden Galleries - Postcard show 2020

ANL Maritime Art Award & Exhibition 2020 - finalist

ANL Maritime Art Awards 2019 FINALIST - for 2 artworks. "Docked" and "Circumnavigate"

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2019 - Finalist.

ANL Maritime Art Awards 2018 FINALIST

Fall Art Exhibition at Houghton’s Winery, Perth October 2014
‘Seasons of Life Art Exhibition’, Houghton’s Winery, Perth April 2013
‘Beginnings’ Joint exhibition with Tammy Stow, Franklin Gallery Perth, December 2011
‘Changing Seasons’ – Joint exhibition, Art Cave Community Art Gallery, Perth June 2011
‘New Friends’ – Joint exhibition, Art Cave Community Art Gallery, Perth April 2011
‘Summer Love’ – Solo exhibition, Franklin Gallery, Perth December 2010

Selected Commissions
Rendezvous Hotel Group, Perth, Australia
Absolute Hotel Group, Galway and Limerick, Ireland
SweetFix Café Perth, Australia
Mullaloo Beach Hotel, Perth, Australia
The Anahita Resort, Mauritius
The President Hotel, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Protea Hotel Group, Various, South Africa
Manhattan Apartments, Cape Town, South Africa
Exion Building, Johannesburg, South Africa