Laura Hughes creates unique, whimsical, one of a kind needlepoint pieces drawing from her photographs, textile design, and borrowing from a variety of pop culture influences including pop art and sixties psychedelia. These daringly innovative compositions exude an energy not often associated with needlepoint.

Laura first began to needlepoint as a young girl living in Ohio. She loved to create handmade things and loved the serenity needlepoint evoked. Years passed. In the Bohemian spirit, Laura moved to New York City and forged her way as an artist, using Polaroid film and digital video to produce dreamy, surreal photographs.

Although she enjoyed photography, Laura felt disconnected from the hands-on process of making art. She longed for more control and involvement. Looking to take her work in a new direction, she revisited the hobby of her childhood.

After years of living without needlepoint, Laura picked it up again with a newfound passion and purpose. Her canvases feature a storied cast of playful characters creating a fantastical world, and presenting this traditional craft into a contemporary context.

Laura has had both solo and group shows all over the world including: New York, North Carolina, Texas, Caracas, and Berlin. Her work is part of the Polaroid Collection, the SONS Museum, and she's appeared in various publications including an artist profile in Eyemazing. Laura was the recipient of Polaroid Artist Support Grants from 2003-2006.

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