FALL 2007 Press

Oak Cliff and Park Cities People - November 30, 2007

Bubble Art
What:  Art Show
Why:  The unveiling of artist Laura Elia’s Buddhist-inspired collection, Awake
Where:  Bubble in the Bishop Arts District

Neighbors Go - November 17, 2007

East Dallas art enthusiasts were in attendance this month when Lakewood artist Laura Elia unveiled a Buddhist-inspired collection of paintings titled “Awake” November 1 at Bubble in Oak Cliff’s Bishop arts district. Each piece in Elia’s evocative 30-painting series features an embedded Tibetan prayer flag.

A portion of the proceeds from the art show will go to the International Campaign for Tibet, a nonprofit working to promote human rights and democratic freedom for the people of Tibet.

Lakewood and Lake Highlands People - November 9, 2007

NEIGHBORS – Meet Laura Elia

Artist Laura Elia heads a successful interior design firm that lends form and function to many area homes and offices.  But when she’s not decorating or drawing up plans for clients, she creates colorful, contemporary art that reflects her interest in Eastern religions.  Recently, she took her art show, Awake, to Oak Cliff Bishop Arts District’s Bubble, where it made its debut Nov. 1 and can be seen by appointment through Dec. 1 by calling 214.906.0230

-Christina Hughes Babb

Who shares this art-inspired life with you?
I live with my husband Randy; 8-year-old twins, Noah and Maya; a cat, Midnight; and new puppy, Zoë.

How long have you lived around here and what do you think about the area?
I have lived near White Rock Lake for 18 years. I love the people, architecture, proximity to anything worth seeing or doing, and the overall eclectic vibe that the area offers.

What can you tell us about your design business?
I have co-owned Artful Interiors for six years.  We are a full-service residential and small-business interior design firm, which offers new construction, remodels, material specification, furniture, art, accessories, space planning, furniture plans, and consultation.

Tell us a little about your artwork and how the two relate to each other?
I appreciate and practice diversity in architecture and design styles—ethnic, funky, clean, or classic—which is why the Lakewood area is such a good place to do business.  I believe that art, as well as the artful interior, is a creative expression of who a person really is. 

What inspires your work?
My artwork is contemporary, Buddhist-inspired paintings.  Each piece has a Tibetan prayer flag embedded within, offering a humble request for compassion, peace, or wisdom.  I am inspired by the imagery and saturated colors found in traditional Tibetan Buddhist ritual objects, like thangkas and mandalas.

In Town Dallas - November 1, 2007

In Bishop Arts -
First Thursday scene; everyone stays open late.

Opening Reception
The Bubble Gallery
414 N. Bishop
Thursday, November 1; 6 - 9 pm

If you've not been to this roomy gallery space that's available for private parties, you're missing out. It's such a great spot in the middle of the scene. Lakewood girl, interior designer and artist Laura Elia will be in attendance at her exhibit entitled AWAKE which is an expression of her discovery and exploration of Tibetan Buddhism honoring compassion, courage, knowledge and end to suffering.