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Amy Laugesen is a Colorado-based sculptor with classic training in the arts, including an Associate of Arts Degree from Marymount Palos Verdes College in 1998, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from School of the Museum of Fine Arts & Tufts University in 1995, where she concentrated in sculpture and public art. Amy currently works as a professional mixed media sculptor, art educator, and experienced sculpture maintenance technician. Laugesen is known for her modern-day equine “relics” that span from large-scale commissioned public artworks to small mixed-media treasures. Mainly working with ceramics, Laugesen has mastered techniques to create works that look ancient, drawing from Eastern and Western clay sculpting traditions, and a variety of glazing techniques to achieve the unique color of each sculpture. Her ceramics are paired with vintage metals, porcelain casters, and metal, wood, or stone bases.
Laugesen’s work investigates the powerful essence of the Horse which repeatedly sparks a dialogue between her and her viewers. “The horse is a magnificent creature, historic western icon and my longtime muse,” shares Laugesen. “The process of discovering the essence of a horse within the mud and transforming this into contemporary ceramic artworks remains my great joy and artistic passion.
Laugesen’s work has been celebrated on a grand scale through monument-sized commissions found across the country, including the Colorado Tourism Office, the Museum of Outdoor Art, Englewood, CO; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CO; Lowry Community Open Space, Denver, CO; Children’s Garden Montessori, Denver, CO. Her expressive equine sculptures have been included in the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO; Colorado Governor’s Invitational Art Show; Slater Memorial Museum exhibition, Norwich, CT; The Horse: Variations On A Theme exhibit, PACE Center, Parker, CO; CO; Simulacrum: New Works in Clay, group show at Peter Durst Gallery, Denver, CO; Sculptural Dimensions, Contemporary Sculpture by Significant Colorado Artists, Republic Plaza, Denver, CO; Hayden Herd, Hayden Heritage & Spirit of the American West, Solo Display, Yampa Valley Regional Airport; Creative Capitol, Metro Denver & Boulder Colorado Exhibition, Denver International Airport and Colorado State Capitol, Office of the Lt. Governor.
