Current Place des Arts staff member

Biography

Laara Beaton is a neurodivergent artist, who works in a variety of mediums, with a focus on sculpture. Originally from Kingston, Ontario, Laara now lives in Coquitlam. She loves animals, art, gardening, sci-fi and fantasy, and witchcraft. She dreams of learning to make all the things, moving to the country, adopting all the animals, and becoming a cryptid who inspires local legends and scares tourists. She shares her home with her two cats, dog, and her beloved husband who understands her sense of humour.

Artist Statement

I wanted to challenge myself to make another art doll, as a sort of sequel or continuation of the piece I made for the Community Exhibition last year. This doll allowed me to try new techniques for making a piece of art that was posable and interactive.

This particular doll is inspired by my sister’s sphinx cats. The entire doll is hand sculpted out of polymer clay with the final details painted, sewn or otherwise made by me.

Instagram: @lb_cryptid

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