Michele Lauriat

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Artist Statement

My drawings deal with the irreducibility of place. Our ability to see a place fully is limited by both the mechanics of our eyes, and the intrusion of our mind. Rationally, we have expectations about what will be in a space, and memories of similar places that mingle with our real time perception, never really allowing an unbiased observation. Visually, our eyes take in an endless string of images that enable us to recalibrate our perspective. Our eyes shift focus from near to far, register the periphery, and manage our footing, all without deliberation. I find that trying to be aware of the mechanics of looking is akin to thinking about how to walk - it is the focus on small bits of information that causes one to stumble. I am interested in the line between questioning information's accuracy, and accepting its inherent flaws.
My drawings are quite large. They tower over me as I work and often envelop me when I move them. Although they are landscapes, my images are not vistas, as I seldom exp...

Master of Fine Arts, Studio Arts, 2011
University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Bachelor of Fine Arts 2002
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, in affiliation with Tufts University, Boston, MA.