Laura Benjamin was born in New York
City in 1945. She received a bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts
from American University and a Master’s Degree in Art
Education from New York University. She later went on to receive an
Associate’s Degree in Textile Design from Fashion Institute
of Technology. Laura also studied at the Art Student’s
League, Parson’s School of Design and the New School in New
York City.
Living and working in New York, Laura taught art to children of
middle school age. During that time she also freelanced as a
textile designer for both the home furnishings and apparel
markets.
In the mid 90’s her focus turned towards computer graphics,
and as an art educator she incorporated this into her art
curriculum. She was awarded for a “successful practice in
crossing the digital divide through art and technology” by
the United States Department of Education.
Now that she is no longer teaching art, Laura spends most of her
time on the East End of Long Island. With two art related careers
behind her she finally has the time to pursue her own work. The
result of years working in textile design and computer graphics is
now showing its influence in her current art.