Laura Castell is a contemporary printmaking artist based in Canberra, ACT. Hailing from Venezuela, Castell has lived in Australia for over 30 years, often reflecting on her experiences of migration within her work. Castell came to art later in life. Having originally trained as a biologist, this interest comes through within her artistic focus on natural environments and the human condition.

The 2025 woodcut, ‘Images of Love 1’ pictures a quiet moment of embrace between a couple. In this snapshot Castell evokes the casual intimacy of a long-term partnership, using black and white to emphasise the peaceful expressions on her subject’s faces. This print combines a minimalist approach to imagery with evocative patterns, etching the subject’s hands and faces in bold detail. This print is an ode to the moments of easy contemplation made possible through love.

Castell’s work features in the collections of several public and private Australian collections. Some notable career highlights include featuring as a 2021 Print Commission Artist Recipient by the Print Council of Australia, winning the Firestation Print Studio Biennial Artist Book Award and being recognised as a finalist in the 2023 Burnie Print Prize.

For collectors of Australian printmaking and lovers of expressive imagery, Castells’ ‘Images of Love 1’ is an irresistible find.

Laura CASTELL (1961 - )
'Images of Love 1' 2025
woodcut on paper
Edition of 5
Image Size: 60 x 40 cm
Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee