Artist Statement:
Laura Ricciardi is an attorney and visual artist working at the intersection of art and law. Her current research project maps the legal landscape of monuments with a focus on the First and Fourteenth Amendments. She has provided counsel to playwrights, authors, musicians, publishing companies, filmmakers, visual artists, fashion designers, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs across various creative industries. She is a volunteer for Sing for Hope and the Lulu and Leo Foundation.