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 monoprint, ‘Bark Landscape 2’ showcases the effortless beauty of Australia’s natural flora. Picturing an abstract image of overlapping layers of colour, this work is a love letter to Australian landscapes. This piece is rich in depth and dimension, pairing soft cream against a dark brown background in a nod to the appearance of tree bark. This work captures Castell’s long-standing interest in natural environments, zooming in to emphasise the intricacies of the environments we inhabit. 

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 abstract landscapes, Castells’ ‘Bark Landscape 2’ is a striking find.

Laura CASTELL (1961 - )
'Bark Landscape 2' 2025
monoprint on paper
Image Size: 53 x 38 cm
Dimensions: 53 x 38 cm
Signed: Signed and dated lower margin. Titled, signed and dated on verso.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee