ABOUT THE STUDIO

RADICAL IMAGINATION + PRACTICAL SKILLS

LAURA SPLAN

FOUNDER + ARTIST + EDUCATOR

Plexus Creative is the Education & Consulting node of Plexus Projects, a curatorial project presenting art exhibitions and residencies. Education & Consulting Services are available to individuals and groups, both onsite and online. Founder Laura Splan takes a unique approach to training and advising combining radical imagination with practical skills.

As an interdisciplinary Artist, Speaker, and Educator, Laura’s art practice incorporates a range of range of creative technologies and traditional media. Her widely recognized artwork has been internationally exhibited and is represented in significant collections and publications.

As a consultant, Laura began teaching as a staff editor and instructor at BAVC Media in 1996. Since then, she has provided New Media Art education and advising to thousands of individuals and institutions including academic appointments at Stanford University and Hunter College. Laura has been a Digital Arts Fellow supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and a mentor at NEW INC, the New Museum’s cultural incubator.

“…Laura is truly talented—one of those rare individuals who delivers both technical expertise and creative vision....”

"…Very motivating and exciting…"

"…Thank you so much for your insight and advice! It was so helpful to have your guidance..."

“…Extremely helpful, I definitely recommend...”

“…Our group had varying levels of proficiency and was based in different countries with different versions of the software, yet Laura was happy to help us troubleshoot all of our needs. A real pro and a passionate teacher. 10/10!…”

“…Very informative and helpful!…”

SELECTED CLIENT LIST

INDEPENDENTS
Since 1996, Plexus Creative’s founder, Laura Splan, has empowered the radical imagination of 1000’s of creative individuals with the practical skills needed to achieve their vision. Independent clients have included artists, curators, producers, directors, writers, choreographers, performers, designers, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, actors, artisans, stylists, animators, and many others.

ORGANIZATIONS

ACADEMIC
Stanford University
California College of Art
San Francisco Art Institute
UNC Chapel Hill
Hunter College
Mills College
Illinois State University
University of Maine
Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab
University at Buffalo
SUNY Purchase College
Marymount Manhattan College

ARTS/CULTURE
Brooklyn Public Library
NEW INC/New Museum
Tang Teaching Museum
NYU Grey Art Gallery
BAVC Media
AS220 Industries
Recology Artist Residency
Genspace
Quick Center for the Arts

NON-PROFIT
Consumer Reports
NYU Langone Health
New York City Housing Authority
Americares Foundation
ELMA Philanthropies

TECHNOLOGY
Apple
Microsoft
Twitch
Spotify
Soundcloud

CREATIVE/MEDIA
Siegelvision
TBWA\Chiat\Day
Bowen Media
High Wide & Handsome
Pink Sparrow
Viacom
The New York Times
Havas Media
BET
Blue State Digital

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
Vitra
Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture
REX Architecture & Design
Dimastery Design
L+M Development Partners

FASHION/ LIFESTYLE
Chanel
Loews Hotels & Resorts
Lumondi
Kate Spade
Brooklinen
Unbound
The Farm
Trove

FOOD/TRAVEL
Freixenet
Brand Passport
Happa Kitchen
Loews Hotels & Resorts
Hosted Villas
Trufflepig Custom Travel