Artist

LAURA KRISTINE GRAHAM ANDERSON

                                                                                     

In my practice I work with the body, space and materiality through film/media art and performance. Thus, I work from an embodied perspective. Aesthetically, I value the tactile and the sensorial as well as visual precision and simplicity. 

Thematically, my work is centred on existential questions. Or, alternatively, I make work from a desire to play with artistic form. In this way, I'm often inspired by other art forms or genres. As an artist, I aim to make work that expresses a sense of existential ambiguity, a serious playfulness and to invite the viewer into a space of 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 an 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:

ScreenDance Film Festival, Stockholm, Weden (April, 2026)

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

2010-2022