Laurie T. Seamans 
I am an interdisciplinary artist whose work blends an expressionistic painting style and elements of collage with representational drawing techniques.  My writing practice combines an in-depth study of my heritage and reflections on modern societal shifts and personal identity.  

I have been developing a personal practice that embraces traditional artistic processes with new media influences.  This exploration has provided a rich pot of ideas for new work in pastels and pen and ink. 

As a result, my work is ever changing and evolving as I incorporate influences from multiple directions such as sound, music, and visual images.


  

Copper Cauldron Studio
is a reflection of my Norse heritage.  The folktale of the copper cauldron takes shape from anc ient Battle of Trondheim.  The people feared that their treasured belongings would be stolen during the fighting so they buried everything in the ground.  After the war was over, they went back to dig up their belongings but the goods were nowhere to be found.  An old hag advised them to dig by the light of the midsummer night moon and so they did.  One story tells of a man who came upon a copper cauldron filled with riches.  When he tried to get it out of the ground, he was distracted by the sight of huge flames engulfing his home.  He ran back to his home only to find that there was no fire.  Returning to where he was digging, the copper cauldron was gone.  The meaning I take from this story is that one should keep their eye on the prize or lose it all. 
It is this vision that keeps me, as an artist, on the path.



I am currently enrolled as a graduate student in the MFA Interdisciplinary Art program at Goddard College.  Much of the work here reflects that exploration.

For more information, please feel free to email me at lseamans@twcny.rr.com.

Samhain, acrylic with collage, 2008

American Art Awards Online 2009
4th place - Political Commentary category
Finalist - Art Brut category