About Laura Shape
Laura Shape | Pioneering the Catalyst Collaborative Art Movement
Pioneering a New Movement in Art History
Laura Shape is pioneering a new era of fine art—one where material innovation, ecological impact, and luxury collecting converge. As the first artist to embed direct conservation outcomes into her work, she transforms environmental crises into investment-grade masterpieces. As the first artist to create a market mechanism where acquisition directly drives ecological restoration, Shape's work represents the vanguard of the art market's evolution toward meaningful impact.
Her work with invasive species materials has earned a Juror's Award at a Smithsonian-affiliated exhibition, selected by a Fellow of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. While her award-winning early explorations took form as decorative objects, Shape has evolved her practice to focus on sophisticated abstract compositions that can be found in select private collections across the U.S., including those of established art collectors.
Art That Creates Direct Ecological Impact
Every piece collected has a measurable conservation effect:
- Lionfish Artworks - Each lionfish removed prevents up to 70,000 native reef fish from being eaten, protecting fragile coral reef ecosystems.
- Python Artworks - Each python hide used safeguards over 460 native animals and supports endangered species in the Florida Everglades.
- Carp Artworks - Helps restore balance to the Mississippi River Basin's 120+ native fish species while protecting local economies.
- These are not just paintings - they are investments in both art history and environmental restoration.
Material Innovation: The Foundation of Value
Material innovation has always driven fine art’s most significant movements—from Pollock’s industrial house paint to Rauschenberg’s combines. Shape continues this evolution by transforming invasive species leather into a new category of fine art, one that merges luxury with environmental restoration.
Shape advances this legacy by creating a material innovation that simultaneously generates environmental impact, establishing both artistic and ecological significance for collectors.
Beyond Collection: Creating Environmental Legacy
Owning a Laura Shape original isn’t just about collecting—it’s about creating an ecological legacy. Each work includes documentation of its materials, detailing the invasive species used, its typical ecological impact, and the broader restoration efforts it supports. This transforms acquisition into active participation in environmental change—one that extends far beyond the artwork itself.
Current Acquisition Opportunities
- Large Originals (48” and above) - Investment-grade statement works available by private inquiry.
- Medium Originals (36” to 48”) - Bold, collectible works for refined interiors.
- Small Originals (Up to 36”) - Exclusive, small-format works with high impact.
- Legacy Collection - Historic early works crafted from luxury exotic leathers.
Browse Available Works - Medium and Small Originals, as well as the Legacy Collection, are available for immediate purchase through our secure online gallery.Browse Medium Originals | Browse Small Originals | Browse Legacy Collection
Inquire About Large Originals - For our premium statement pieces, please submit a price inquiry to begin the acquisition process. Inquire about Large Originals
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Collecting a Laura Shape original means owning a piece of art history - one where fine art, material innovation, and environmental restoration converge. Ready to explore available works? Browse Available Works