Innovative “Still Life” in Mixed Media

Nancy Staub Laughlin, nancystaublaughlin.com, an accomplished artist based in New Jersey, introduces a groundbreaking concept of the “still life” through her latest series, aptly named “assemblages.”

Banner image: The Flowering Flurry, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 43″ x 100″

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The Elegance of the Storm, pastel on paper, mounted photographs, 32″ x 45″

In her own words, Nancy immerses the viewer into her radiant and captivating world of color, light, dimension, and beauty, crafting compelling compositions that represent the culmination of a meticulously executed process that defines her unique artistic approach.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA, Nancy has showcased her talent at prestigious galleries such as Carter Burden Gallery, Newhouse Gallery, and Noho Gallery in New York City.

The Dazzle of Spring, pastel on paper, mounted photograph,41″ x 61″

She has received recognition and honors in New Jersey, including a solo exhibit at the New Jersey State Museum, where her work earned a permanent place in the collection. Notably, Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells (under Corzine) bestowed her with the honor of a solo exhibit at the State House of New Jersey.

In 2024 one of Nancy’s works of art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2024 Invitational Exhibition.

In 2021, Nancy’s exhibition “Sparkle” at the Carter Burden Gallery in New York, NY, garnered attention, with a review by Mary F. Holahan Ph.D. featured in Gallery and Studio Magazine.

The Phenomenon of the Spring Snow, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 26″ x 38″

Her critical acclaim extends to publications such as The New York Times, City Arts, Gallery/Studio Magazine, Manhattan Arts International magazine, and features in renowned media outlets like the Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Martha Stewart Magazine, Catamaran Literary and Arts Magazine, Vue, and Sanctuary Magazine.

Nancy’s artistic achievements include exhibits at the Noyes Museum, New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters Gallery in New Brunswick, Bristol/Myers Squibb, Prudential Corporate Gallery in NJ, and participation in the select show “Six New Jersey Masters” at Kean University, Burger Gallery. Her solo exhibition at the Nancy Dryfoos Gallery at Kean University received rave reviews.

Flurrying to Splendor, pastel on paper, mounted photograph, 26″ x 35″

She is prominently featured in private and public collections, including the NAWA collection at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Museum, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Nancy received the Miriam Shorr Memorial Award, Works on Paper, from Open Horizons through NAWA in 2018.

Nancy’s presence on YouTube, featured by the National Association of Women Artists in “Art in Conversation With Farrin,” showcased her artistic insights. A rave review from Project High Art in summer 2023 and 2024 a review in the Artworld Post, both by art writer Ann Williams. These further acknowledge the compelling nature of her work.

The Blossoming Flurry, pastel on paper, mounted photograph 30″ x 43″

In spring 2023, Vue Magazine highlighted Nancy in a five-page feature, and her artwork “The Luminosity of the Blizzard” was selected for the 34th National Drawing & Print Exhibition at Gormley Gallery, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore.

A notable highlight in Nancy’s illustrious career was receiving a review from Sam Hunter, an esteemed Art Critic and Historian of Modern and Contemporary Art, who described her work as “refreshingly unique.”

This sentiment resonates across multiple positive reviews, acknowledging Nancy’s distinctive approach and unwavering passion for drawing. Her consistent vision is evident, with her signature style recognizable despite any evolution or growth in her artistic journey.

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