Laura Joy Baldwin

Kalispell MT

“Each painting in this exhibit has a different meaning and inspiration behind it. This body of work represents different aspects of my life and the people and experiences that have shaped me as an artist. All relatable to the human experience, the universal reality of highs and lows and the resilience in all of us, rising above life’s challenges and the trials that threaten to hold us down. Some of these pieces are inspired from the wonder as a child, when everything is new - remembering what that looks and feels like.”......Laura Joy Baldwin.

Baldwin was born in the San Francisco Bay area, where her interest in art emerged at a young age, prompting her mom to enroll her in art classes. She acknowledges the significance of her childhood in fostering her artistic expression. She continued her art studies throughout high school, and college. The numerous art museums in her vicinity served as a constant source of inspiration. Zhu Jinshi’s work, characterized by near-sculptural layers of oil paint, was particularly influential, as was his distinctive application of paint and vibrant color palette. Additionally, the works of Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh have been a source of inspiration for her. She lives and works in the Flathead Valley.