ARTIST
BIO
laura
Raised in the vibrant city of Santiago, Chile, Laura Mochales is an artist and designer who found the creative calling that led her to the renowned Parsons School of Design. Graduating with Honors and Departmental Honors for the School of Constructed Environments, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design, she honed her skills and embraced the limitless possibilities of various mediums. During her time at Parsons, Laura also served as a student technician, immersing herself in the metal shop and woodshop, refining her craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of her creativity.
Drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background, Laura's artistry seamlessly weaves together elements of wood, steel, fine metals, stained glass, and ceramics. Her creations are a fusion of meticulous handwork, intricate details, and a profound appreciation for the beauty found in natural materials. Each piece tells a story, reflecting her Latin American heritage and inviting viewers into a world where craftsmanship and narrative converge.
AWARDS
RESIDENCIES
> HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS Open Studio Residency 2025
> CENTER FOR FURNITURE CRAFTSMANSHIP Endowed Studio Fellowship 2025
> PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFT Winter Residency 2025 Awarded both sessions
> POCOSIN ARTS SCHOOL OF CRAFT
Summer Residency 2025
SCHOLARSHIPS
> PETERS VALLEY SCHOOL OF CRAFT
Marie Zimmermann Legacy Scholarship 2025
> CENTER FOR METAL ARTS
Stefan Karfakis, Steve Bondi, and Russell Jaqua Memorial Scholarship 2025
> POCOSIN ARTS SCHOOL OF CRAFT
Full Work Study Scholarship, summer 2025
> TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS
Full Scholarship, summer 2025
OTHERS
> PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Departmental Honors for the School of Constructed Environments 2023 Awarded to one person from the graduating class of 2023.
> FUSION ART
INTO THE WILD 2025 EXHIBITION
5th place in the three dimensional category.