Something is stirring in the heart of London’s upcoming East End. Along the River Roder in Barking, one neighbourhood is waking from its post-industrial sleep and blossoming into a new, exciting and vibrant riverside community. This has creativity at its core and is witness of the next great successes within the art industry.

Among the new residents is a young artist with a powerful vision. Laura losifescu believes passionately in the power of art and intends to transform lives and her new gallery, Laura I. The gallery is an excellent space where locals find inspiration and embody the character and personality of its creator. Laura Iosifescu is a wonderful pioneering artist whose work has been displayed nationally and internationally. Besides appearing in exhibitions her work is seen in private collections. Most of her creations have been sold to art enthusiasts and private collectors. Laura is constantly working on her new creations and discovering innovations within the art world.

Laura Iosifescu is known for her striking body of work, which investigates the boundaries between painting, sculpture and performance. Only Laura can resurrect paint material and transmit nature and beauty the way she does. Art critiques describe her and her art as ‘unique’ and ‘one of a kind’.

Laura I. Gallery opened in its full splendour on Friday night in Barking with its first exhibition “Blessings Of Life” displaying a compilation of remarkable paintings from different collections from 2013 to 2016 by the inimitable Laura Iosifescu. The very talented and innovating artist Laura Iosifescu opened the doors of her gallery to a large spectrum of people from all backgrounds and of varied ages. Laura I. Gallery has been inaugurated by the London Mayor`s Sadiq Khan. Taking notable interest in her revolutionary piece ‘Blossom Escape’, the first dress to ever be made completely made from paint. Her art has already achieved considerable admiration and created a spectrum of followers. Her creation ‘Blossom Escape’, features a dress sculpted entirely with paint. This is an innovation in the art industry and it was showcased at a Prince Trust Event hosted by the Saatchi Gallery. This unique piece was displayed alongside the work of artists such as Tracy Emin, Marc Quinn and Xavier Mascari. During the event, the dress was worn in a fashionable manner by model Daria Kolesnikova.

“Blessings of Life” is a collection of dynamic, sculptural paintings by Laura Iosifescu, playing on themes of nature, the human world and technology; this powerful exhibition celebrates the synergy and wonder of the world we live in. In a world where mass media and social media reveal the darkness of our society, “Blessings of Life” celebrates the best of human kind. Here the artist wonders at the diversity of cultures, faith and our love for our environment. Our connection with the natural, with each other and even with technology is celebrated in evocative layered paintings.

“Blessings of Life” is a textural exploration of painting inspired by the world around us and our connections. A vivid colour palate jars against stark backdrops to create imposing and rich imagery. The use of innovative painting technology means shapes and ideas literally leap from the canvas creating sculptural depth. In this exhibition, the artist has strived to create a living Eden that arrests the senses and challenges traditional views of painting. Laura draws on imagery and shapes from the natural world to create paintings that are both familiar and otherworldly. The paint becomes alive through the deliberately-formed, organic shapes which characterise Laura’s radical 3D paintings. Sculpted flowers and intertwining leaves are playful manipulated through paint to create an unusual but intense beauty. The pieces in this exhibition show not only great artistic feeling but reflect technological advances in the use of paint. Laura has developed unconventional tools and harnessed machines to create her exquisitely crafted works. She believes, “Technology is a very important tool of our survival. That is why I use it in my work”. Her unique set of artistic tools are a closely guarded secret meaning her creations are one of a kind.

As Laura Iosifescu unpicks the relationship between humans and environment, the gallery itself is creating modern history as Barking Riverside area comes back to life. The area is now emerging from its previous industrial life and preparing to challenge, engage and delight the community. Laura’s art represents the beauty in the natural world and welcomes you all to come and explore through her art her understanding of such natural world.