One of my favorite things about London is how it
is filled with all kinds of street art. Art is the expression of human skill
and imagination, they say. My love for street art first started when I visited
Berlin and got to see the East Side Gallery.
It must also be why I’m particularly drawn to
East London, and why I’ve chosen Shoreditch as my home. It certainly reflects
my personality: The wonder and excitement I feel walking down, say, Brick Lane
is unparalleled in its melting pot of people from all walks of life.
I’m also always amazed by the graffiti artworks
that decorate every wall in East London. If you’ve ever walked around
Shoreditch, you’re sure to have seen the distinctive abstract faces that
intrigue me so much and always made me question the mysterious artist behind
these faces?
One sunny day as I was making my
way back home, I was fortunate enough to bump into the very artist I was so
eager to meet. There she was, painting my favorite face on another street
corner. I just had to introduce myself and declare how much of a fan I was of
her work.
Anna Laurini is one of the most
humble people I’ve ever met; yet she’s one of the leading female artists to
breathe life into our streets! Although she’s originally from Italy’s Milan,
the abstract expressionist movement of 1950s New York creatively inspires her. Anna's work empowers individuals to think outside
the box by looking inside themselves.
Ever since that fateful chat, Anna
has invited me to all of her events and exhibitions. The first public
exhibition I attended of hers called “Faces” where Anna did a live painting
session. “Profiles” which was Anna’s latest exhibition, debuted her collection
of neon artworks.
Follow Anna Laurini on Instagram
and Facebook for some insight into one of London’s most up-and-coming street
artists. And if you ever happen to see her in action on the street, don’t
hesitate to say hello! I wouldn’t have met such a colorful character if I
hadn’t done the same…
Can’t wait to see what you do next,
Anna!
xx
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