Laura Wood

I am a painter living in Toronto, Ontario with my husband and two young daughters.  I was born in Ontario, Canada and received my BFA at the University of Waterloo. My work is an investigation into image and perception, touching on the ambiguity of texts - photographic, painterly or mnemonic, creating an encounter open to interpretation. I use glazing techniques, creating layers which capture a rich glow of light and a depth of colour. I am constantly drawn to light and strive to always be living in it.

My work has been exhibited across Canada and the United States and is included in many International collections. Alongside my art, I have also worked as an art consultant for over 15 years at a distinguished art consultancy firm in Toronto, as the art director.  I led and contributed to numerous high-profile projects, such as: St. Regis Museum Hotel San Francisco; Four Seasons Hotels in Toronto, NY, Boston; W Hotel Taipei; St. Regis Hotel Resort Bal Harbour; and Printemps Department Store Paris.  I have now launched my own art consultancy - Opus Art Projects.