About
Laura Prieto-Velasco is an artist and educator residing in Chicago, IL. In addition to her background in metalsmithing and jewelry design, her multi-media work extends to sculpture, installation, design, dance and video. Laura’s work is exhibited nationally and included in several private collections as well as public collections such as The Museum of Contemporary Craft as well as Mesa Contemporary Arts.
Currently, she works full time as a studio technician and teaches part time at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In October 2010, she and Brad Johns co-founded Dirt Gallery, an experimental exhibition/project space that seeks to present works which spans across the spectrum of craft, art and design.
Laura holds an MFA from San Diego State University in San Diego, CA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD CAM.
Her private studio is located in the neighborhood of West Pilsen where she creates the majority of her one-of-a-kind pieces.
Studio visits, private consultations and commission projects welcome.
Currently, she works full time as a studio technician and teaches part time at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In October 2010, she and Brad Johns co-founded Dirt Gallery, an experimental exhibition/project space that seeks to present works which spans across the spectrum of craft, art and design.
Laura holds an MFA from San Diego State University in San Diego, CA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry and a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD CAM.
Her private studio is located in the neighborhood of West Pilsen where she creates the majority of her one-of-a-kind pieces.
Studio visits, private consultations and commission projects welcome.
