
Artist
LAURA KRISTINE GRAHAM ANDERSON
In my practice I am driven by a curiosity about people and their experiences: The toughness and beauty of life, and how we make sense of it.
As an artist, I have en embodied approach to making film and performance work.
I often explore psychological and spiritual themes through the lens of the body as a physical/spiritual presence in the world.
Aesthetically, I often utilise juxtapositions to create a concise symbolic language that expresses a sense of existential ambiguity.
My work offers an idiosyncratic perspective on the various qualities of the human experience.
And thus, aims to serve as a space for contemplation.
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About me
Born and raised in Denmark, 1990.
I've always been drawn to work that sits in-between art forms and genres. At 18 years old, I knew I wanted to combine movement and performance with film - somehow. Today, I consider my BA in Drama as the foundation for my artistic practice: while at Queen Mary University of London, I was able to practically explore a variety of models for making theatre and performance. This includes cross-over work between live -and visual mediums, as well as devising. As an artist, I have en embodied approach to making work, and I rely on devising/practical testing as my preferred methodology - supported by writing when appropriate. In general, I often find inspiration through stillness; through dancing and walking as well as through other artists. I am especially inspired by Maya Deren, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Samuel Beckett & David Lynch.
Since graduating in 2016, I have made live performances, video works, short films and photography projects. In 2024 I commenced an MFA in Film at HDK-Valand - School of Art and Design, Gothenburg University.
In addition to my formal education, I am a highly-skilled belly dancer, and I have several years' experience teaching dance, drama & creative writing to various groups of people. This includes young people who are neurodivergent or have learning difficulties.

Experience & projects
CV
Co-organizer
Artfestival Næstved, Denmark
Supported by Næstved Municipality
2022-present
She Returns to Herself
Dance film (4 min.)
Made in collaboration with filmmaker Petter A. Olofsson and dancer Riina Kalmi.
Screened at Gonzaga University Screendance Filmfestival, USA (February 2025)
2024
Train of Thought: through New York City
Essay film (13 min.)
2024
Movement (70-778)
Solo performance for video (3 min.)
2023
Ophelia's Death Song
Solo performance
Writer/director/performer
2022, Artfestival Næstved
Still-Life, Spring ´22
Solo photography exhibition
Produced w/ Næstved By People. Supported by The Spar Nord Foundation.
2022, Boderne
Hamlet: a composition
Solo performance - work in progress showing
Producer/creator/performer
Supported by Lizzi & Mogens Staal Foundation & Dansk Artistforbund
2022, Ubåden
She acts, she thinks (orig. Hun gør, hun tænker)
Short film (5 min.)
2021
OddView - a performative exploration of sculpture
Photography project, published as booklet. Photographer: Kat Kwok
2020
Teacher in Drama, dramaturgy & creative writing
STU, Næstved
2021-24
Drama teacher
Næstved Youth School (Næstved Ungdomsskole)
2022-24
Devising workshops
Workshops for young girls on sustainable devising for video performance
Supported by Storstrøms Sustainability Fund & Næstved youth school.
2023
Belly dance teacher
DOF & FOF Næstved, Idea Store London & independently