Laura Green

Laura Green is visual artist living in San Diego, CA. Green’s work is motivated by a desire to envision a livable planet where humans and nature co-exist. Born and raised in southern California, Green draws inspiration from her time exploring river trails and coastlines by bicycle. Maps and navigation have always intrigued her, and many of her paintings show figures on journeys. 

Since she began homeschooling her four children, Green has increased her knowledge of native plants and animals. Currently, she focuses on areas of conservation, such as the Tijuana River, Famosa Slough and LA River, and imagines them in a restored state.

Green received a certificate in Art and The Creative Process at UCSD Extension in 2022, and a post-bacc in Studio Arts from UC Berkeley Extension in 2023. She has been accepted into University of Reno Nevada’s low residency MFA-IA program for 2025. She exhibits with local groups regularly, and has shown her work in numerous local libraries. Green has painted nature scenes on utility boxes for the cities of La Mesa, National City, and Escondido.

Born and raised in Southern California, I draw inspiration from my experiences exploring trails and river paths by foot and bicycle. Many of my paintings present figures on journeys, often children. This contradicts the unfortunate reality that many children grow up without access to nature. Historically disadvantaged communities typically have a disproportionate lack of access to open space. Access to nature as deepens our understanding of humanity’s place in the ecosystem.

Land stewardship is a human responsibility, which is a belief that local Indigenous nations hold integral to their culture. Physical well-being is inextricably linked to clean air and fresh water, but human health also requires natural spaces for recreation and enjoyment. My artistic practice centers around representing people and nature co-existing in the same space. Focusing on existing areas in need of restoration and protection, such as the Tijuana River Valley, Famosa Slough and the Los Angeles River, I hope to raise awareness of how these areas have been greatly impacted by pollution and habitat destruction. My work visualizes them in an imaginary and restored state tying together the past and present with a potential future.

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