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Laura Hope Mason is an artist and native of Salt Lake City, Utah. She spent her formative years surrounded by the state’s natural beauty and immersed in the Fine Arts so readily available in Utah. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah. Her work has been displayed at Finch Lane Gallery, Alvin Gittins Gallery, Springville Museum of Art, Covey Center for the Arts, Bountiful Davis Art Center, and the Salt Lake County Library system. Laura lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and son. She is represented by Trove Gallery in Park City, Utah.

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“My current work focuses on vintage campers in atmospheric landscapes. The paintings have a dreamlike quality that evoke a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time. They are minimalistic in their composition and colors. The portrayal of aging recreational vehicles trigger memories of trips to new places and the promise of protection from the elements. The metallic icons can be beautiful in their ghostly solitude. Conversely, they are reminders of eroding, transient artifacts, littering the environment and scarring the landscape. I create my paintings in series to explore a variety of themes and painting styles. I feel the constant pull to paint both representational and abstract work. My other series portray midcentury modern homes and Utah landscapes. My paintings illustrate my associations with memories of home, along with a sentimental longing and wistful a ... view more »

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