The colourful life of Judith Laws interview
Jo Duke visits artist Judith Laws in her studio to discuss her creative journey, evolving practice, and passion for colour and experimentation ahead of her exhibition The Language of Laws: The colourful life of Judith Laws
Join Caloundra Regional Gallery Director Jo Duke in conversation with renowned Sunshine Coast artist Judith Laws as they sit together in Judith’s studio to reflect on her remarkable life and practice. Filmed ahead of her solo exhibition The Language of Laws: The colourful life of Judith Laws, this intimate interview offers a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist whose imagination, curiosity and love of colour have shaped decades of vibrant, expressive work.
The discussion traces Judith’s evolution as a maker — from her early explorations inspired by travel with life partner Rex Backhaus-Smith, to her ongoing fascination with impressionist abstraction and boldly intuitive mark-making. Known for moving fluidly between mediums, Judith shares insights into her creative process, her passion for experimentation, and the way her artworks invite viewers to step inside and experience the worlds she imagines. This interview provides a warm and personal introduction to an artist whose impact on the Sunshine Coast art community is both enduring and deeply felt.
The Language of Laws: The colourful life of Judith Laws exhibits at Caloundra Regional Gallery from Friday, 5 December 2025 to Sunday, 1 February 2026.