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Founded in 1994 in Dublin, "The Laboratory of Living Arts" is a lifelong artistic project by the artist Laurie Legrand. Her means of expression has varied over the years, from writing, painting, video, performance, to street art and installations.

Legrand's work is exhibited Internationally since 1995 and part of Art Collections such as Desmond Guinness private Collection and the Canadian Collection Dahan.

For more informations : thelaboratoryfiles@gmail.com

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Laurie Legrand
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Education

2008 Certificate in Art History, UCC Cork, Ireland
2005-07
M.A, Painting Studies, E.R.G / St Luc

Brussels, Belgium

2001-02

Ceramic and Sculpture Studies, Escuela Da Vinci

Barcelona, Spain
1998

Creative Multimedia Production Skills and Internet Broadcasting Studies,. . Arthouse / Institute of Commerce

Dublin, Ireland
1992-95

Life Drawing and Painting Studies, The Art Hive

Cork, Ireland
1989-92

Life Drawing and Still Life Studies, Académie de Dessin Peltriaux

Toulouse, France

     

Solo Exhibitions

2009 “ New Works ”, Painting and Intallation, 3 Bevernstrasse Berlin, Germany

2004

“ Homage to R.H ”, Performance, A.R.C.O

Madrid, Spain

2004

“ Survive your Self ” part I, Fem Art 2004 Festival, Mural and Performance,.. . . . . “ “ “ Ca La Dona

Barcelona, Spain
1999

“ New Works ”, Painting, Juice

Dublin, Ireland

1998

“ Armours and Labyrinths ”, Painting and Drawing, Chooseday Gallery

Dublin, Ireland
1997

“ The Laboratory of Living Arts ”, Painting, The Front Lounge

Dublin, Ireland

1996 “ Cartes et Labyrinthes ”, Painting and Drawing, Galerie Pochodzenie Toulouse, France
 

 

 

Selected Group Exhibitions

2010 " Backwater 2010: a 20 year celebration of Backwater Artists Group studios ", “ “ “ “ “ Crawford Art Gallery Cork, Ireland
2009 " Rebirth ", Newtownbarry House Gallery Bunclody, Ireland
2009 “ Open Studio ”, Backwater Artists Group Cork, Ireland
2008 “ FAF “The Sensational and the Authentic” - Showcase Evening at The Lab. Dublin, Ireland
2008

“ Regards de femme” Maison des Cultures de Saint Gilles

Brussels, Belgium
2007 “ 24 hours non stop art ”, Tigh Filí Cork, Ireland
2007

“ Graduation show, Painting, Drawing and Etching, E.R.G

Brussels, Belgium
2005

“ Caravan Burlesca ”, Painting, Galerie du moment

Brussels, Belgium
2004

“ Fem Art 2004 ”, Painting, Ca La Dona

Barcelona, Spain

2004

“ Exposició Collectiva ”, Painting, Galeria Tau

Tarragona, Spain

2004

“ Go Gallery ”, Painting, Go Gallery

Amsterdam, Holland

2004

“ Art Urbà - 8 de marzo ”, Curator, Mural

Barcelona, Spain

2004

“ Consciencia Social”, Painting and Installation, Subaquatica,

Madrid, Spain
2003

“ Domini public ”, Painting

Calafell, Spain
2001

“ Mujeres y Violencia ”, Painting and Drawing

Madrid/Barcelona, Spain
2001

“ The WSA Project ” Performance with the artist “ With Title ”

Barcelona, Spain
2000

“ Gain+ : 3 pieces about love, respect and pride ”, Installation,....................... “ “ “ “ “ Visual Art in outdoor spaces, Fringe festival.

Dublin, Ireland

1999

“ Tango ” (The Green Sweets), Painting and Drawing, Eamon Doran Gallery

Dublin, Ireland
1998

“ Industria Art 98 ”, Painting, Industria Art

Dublin, Ireland
1998

“ Group Show/Winter 98 ”, Painting and Drawing, Chooseday Gallery

Dublin, Ireland
1995-97 “ Permanent Collection, Painting and Drawing, Galerie Pochodzenie Toulouse, France
 

 

 

Teaching Experience

Art and Bookbinding
2009-10 Art Teacher for Adults and Children at Der Grune Hund Workshops Berlin, Germany
2009 Art Teacher for Adults and Children at The Laboratory of Living Arts Workshops Belvès, France
2009 Art Teacher for Glucksman Gallery Workshops Cork, Ireland
2005

Conference Speaker “Murals as a part of Art in the Community”, ............. .... .... .. Cork 2005 Capital of Culture

Cork, Ireland

2003-05

Art Teacher, Painting and Drawing, Centre Civic Matas i Ramis

Barcelona, Spain

2000

Art Teacher, Painting and Drawing, Lucan Multi-denomination School

Lucan, Ireland

1996-98

Management and Teaching of a Life Drawing Workshop,............................... Temple Bar Workshops

Dublin, Ireland

1995

Assistant Art Teacher, Secondary Girls School

Cork, Ireland
1995

Assistant Art Therapist to Mr Ron Melling, Community Centres

Cork, Ireland
1994-95

Art Teacher, Life Drawing for medical students

Cork, Ireland