Laura Vila Rawson has a career creatively exploring the the world through art and storytelling. She lives in New York City with her husband and two cats. She grew up in the Midwest and has studied at The Chicago Art Institute and Pratt Institute.
Laura believes that being curious about the world is an important foundation for becoming life long learner. Discovery and imagination are vital tools for children's development and she explores this through her vivid art and concise storytelling in her educational children's books and video games.
Laura Vila Rawson
Bio
Artist's Statement
A Depth of Knowledge
Both the consolidation and expansion of knowledge happen simultaneously.
Our current reality is built from the consequences of our past actions. A positive future relationship with whales requires us to use past events as a lens to look at our potential choices and their consequences.
Each disc is a slice of historical context for our relationship with whales. The compounded reflections of the discs reveal the complexity of our relationship with whales suspended within a continuum of history. No future actions can truly be separated from those in our past. The light filtering through the discs represents the energy required for comprehension.
To enact any true change, we must navigate the complex consequences of all our past actions and choices, and ultimately, set a course for a better future.
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Designs for the sculpture: A Depth of Knowledge
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Ghost Ship – The Charles W. Morgan at Boston harbor
