Born 1973 in London, England
Resides and works in Malta, Europe.
Education
(2003 - 2005) PGCE (PoCET) Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales
(1994 -1997) BA (Hons) Illustration / Graphic Design, Bath Spa University, England
Exhibitions
(2023) Art at the Corinthia, exhibition by Allura - Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, Malta
(2017) Malta Art Fair, MFCC, Ta’ Qali, Malta
(2014) Solo exhibition by Laura Swale at Leighton Park Gallery, Reading, England
(2014) Whiteknights Studio Trail, Reading, England
(2013) Whiteknights Studio Trail, Reading, England
Work sold
Since childhood, Laura Swale has sold to private collectors and been engaged for fine art commissions. She has also worked commercially on book cover, sign-writing, graphic design and branding projects. Most recent commercial clients for her painting and site-specific contemporary art include Meliá Hotels, dbGroup and DANDA. Her work is also part of the Malta International Airport collection.
Residencies
(2012 - 2014) Artist in residence, Leighton Park, Reading, England
Professional Contributions
(2016 - current) Founder of Allura, gallerist and curator at Allura Art
(2017 - current) Judge - Sovereign Art Prize for Malta and Gozo
2019. Award for Creative Innovation, Malta Intellectual Property Awards
2019 Medal For Creativity, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
2017. Creative Innovation Award, Malta Innovation Awards
(2021 - 2023) Two-time grant recipient on behalf of Allura - Arts Council Malta
(2019 - 2020) Arts and Culture Coordinator - Times of Malta
(1998 - 2000) Gallery Administrator - Atkinson Gallery, Reading, UK
(1999 - 2016) Art teacher and Head of Department roles at various schools
Contact details
Phone
+356 99583389