Laura Roosevelt
Laura Roosevelt is an American painter whose work explores emotion, memory, and the layered narratives that shape human experience. Working primarily in abstraction, she uses color, gesture, and movement to create compositions that invite reflection and personal interpretation. Raised in a family deeply connected to American history and public life, Roosevelt developed an early awareness of the cultural forces that influence society and storytelling. Through travel and engagement with historians, musicians, and filmmakers, she has cultivated a perspective that bridges art, history, and intellectual inquiry. Roosevelt continues to explore the expressive possibilities of painting through a practice grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and a lifelong commitment to creative discovery.
What People Are Saying
“Laura Roosevelt is a superb artist, who channels the complicated undertow of our shared past, a truth many would prefer to ignore or distort. At once celebratory and honest, her work illuminates hidden corners of our psyche while simultaneously reminds us of the ideals we still aspire to.”
— Ken Burns“Having been in the art business for over 40 years, I have found myself in a position where I look beyond the obvious talent, and I seek originality. Laura’s work stood out to me right away because of her innovation and ingenuity. She is not hesitant to experiment with numerous methods which evolve into multicolored patterned works of art. Her paintings emit permanence and strength in their elemental minimalism and in the complex layering. Laura’s focus remains the same, surface and color.”
— Peter Marcelle“We have the privilege of having several of Laura’s works in our homes. Great combination of beautiful, vibrant colors, and the pieces manage to be timeless and contemporary at the same time!”
— Anonymous Collector: Greenwich CT. & Sanibel FL.