Lauri Maitland

Fused glass artist combining the dynamic energy of abstract with the serenity and order of realism.

BIO

Lauri Maitland is a fused glass artist, originating in Toronto and now residing in Eastern Ontario. Starting in the medium of charcoal and pastel, Lauri has taken the same attention to detail in her glass work. Focusing on multi-panel hand-painted enamel and glass pieces, Lauri achieves a sense of depth and dimension that draws the viewer into the work itself. The process involving painting, kiln fire, and cold working takes place at her studio just outside Merrickville ON. Each work of art consists of approximately 5 layers of glass. The mixed medium of glass and enamel maximizes the light and depth that is inherent in the glass. Lauri’s work evokes emotion by depicting familiar and intimate personal moments- using the natural attributes of the glass to enhance and elevate it. Lauri has exhibited exclusively in Ontario and many of her pieces are now in private collections across the province. Lauri is a member of galleries in the Toronto and Ottawa area and regularly participates in juried competitions with annual solo exhibitions.