Laura Kay Keeling, artist, holding a camera and looking directly into the lens.

Hello! I'm Laura Kay Keeling

(she/her/they)

Vintage analog photograph of a rose, captured by Hamilton-based artist Laura Kay Keeling, showcasing nature-inspired art with botanical elements.
Vintage analog photograph of two roses, captured by Hamilton-based artist Laura Kay Keeling, featuring nature-inspired botanical art with rich floral details.

I am a process-based visual artist located in Hamilton, Ontario.

I create colourful and imaginative lens-based work that mixes analog and digital processes. 

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Recent Projects

I love collaborating and always get inspired by what folks are working on! If you're interested in commissioning custom artwork, need band photos, videos, layouts, or even have a public art project in mind, you can check out more about what I offer here & please don't hesitate to get in touch! :)

Mister Rabbit, Band Photos, Music Videos & EP Layout

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Mister Rabbit a number of times on band photos, music videos and EP layout support. Learn more here & here.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Here is a list of some exhibitions I'm taking part in over the next few months.

  • It Starts with a Photograph

    Exhibition dates:     May 1 – September 2, 2025 
    Opening reception: TBC

    Four exhibitions and installations by Nika Belianina, Laura Butler, Heather Haynes + Virginia Macdonald, Laura Kay Keeling and Jessica Thalmann use photographs as the starting point for experimentation and reinterpretation.

    Learn more here.

    Gladstone House
    1214 Queen Street West
    Toronto ON M6J 1J6
    gladstonehouse.ca
    @gladstonehouseto

  • CAFKA.25: Field Guide to the Understory
    June 7 - ongoing
    https://www.cafka.org/

    Learn more about my project, Untitled Portals, Variations here.

    Learn more about the virtual space here.

    CAFKA.25 draws inspiration from the intricate ecosystems of the forest understory, where life flourishes in the fleeting glow of dappled light and where intricate microhabitats thrive in the shadow of giants. Join us this summer in spaces around Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.

    Thank you so much to the Ontario Arts Council and Ontario Government for supporting this project through a material and project grant. This project would not be the same without this support!

  • Untitled Portals, Variations

    Artwork installation, virtual space launch & artist talk
    Rooney's Hamilton
    More details to come! (Keep your eyes peeled for announcements regarding a September launch)

    Thank you to the City of Hamilton's City Enrichment Fund for supporting this project and it's Hamilton launch.

    Thank you so much to the Ontario Arts Council and Ontario Government for supporting this project through a material and project grant. This project would not be the same without this support!

  • **Currently Unannounced**

    Stay tuned for an announcement regarding public artwork being installed in September + a collage workshop on October 5. :)

Shop My Collage Prints

Collage Prints - Hand-cut collage work and digital collages created by merging many different layers to create one cohesive piece.

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High-resolution image of a dried white daisy flower with yellow center, captured by Hamilton-based artist Laura Kay Keeling, showcasing intricate botanical details in a nature-inspired artwork.
Vintage analog photograph of a single leaf, captured by Hamilton-based artist Laura Kay Keeling, showcasing botanical details in nature-inspired art.

Kind Words

  • We've worked with Laura on both photo and video projects in the past, for our band, Mister Rabbit - her unique perspective gave us positive results we couldn't have come up with on our own. She is incredibly passionate & excited about other people's projects & brings an eager attitude to collaborations. We will definitely work with Laura again!
    Jeff van Helvoort (Singer/Guitarist), Mister Rabbit
  • Laura and I worked closely together through the development and presentation of her solo-exhibition at Smokestack Gallery in 2023. Laura's dedicated commitment to her practice and community engagement experience contributed to an exhibition that proved impactful to gallery visitors of the general public and collectors alike. Laura's genuine enthusiasm and responsiveness since the beginning - from the curatorial and artwork production process to exhibition installation and engagement - influenced the great personal and professional relationship we now share.
    Tara Westermann (Gallery Director), Smokestack
  • I’ve had the pleasure of working with Laura on multiple projects. She’s organized, diplomatic, and respectful of deadlines. She’s thoughtful, diligent, and dedicated. She’s one of those people that can work well with absolutely anyone. She is a complete joy to work with!
    Katriina Campitelli (Public Art Curator), City of Toronto, Public Art Office

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