Tory Folliard Gallery was pleased to present Laurie Hogin: Folklore, an exhibition of provocative paintings that explore themes of nature, consumerism, and human-animal relationships. Her use of vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail creates visually arresting compositions that invite viewers to delve deeper into the layers of meaning within each piece.

Born in Chicago, Hogin received a BFA, from Cornell University and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Throughout her career, Hogin has exhibited her work internationally and has received numerous awards for her contributions to contemporary art.  Her paintings continue to captivate audiences with their imaginative imagery and thought-provoking themes, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.

Her paintings are in the collections of Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA, Federal Reserve Bank, Detroit, MI, New York Public Library NY, NY, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, WA, Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago, IL, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL; John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Atlantic Richfield Company, Los Angeles, CA, Sandoz Corporation, Chicago, IL, among others.