Recent News: Bernie wants to give Buddha pole position in London

Plans to bring peace and serenity to the people of London by installing a giant Buddha have won the backing of that renowned advocate of contemplative silence Bernie Ecclestone. The Formula One tycoon is supporting sculptor Laura Lian, who wants to put a 6ft statue in a convenient park or square. "I've got Laura Lian's Buddha in my office", ”says Ecclestone. When I have all these other aggravations I look at it and it brings me peace. Put in the right place, it will be really nice and will give out the right message.” Atticus - Roland White in the Timesonline - Sunday Times, April 1, 2007

Laura's work is sought after from corporate, public and private collectors across the UK. Included amongst her collectors are Bernie Ecclestone, Dermot Desmond, Nicky Clarke, Rachel Hunter and Sharon Osbourne.

As a 'listed' artist, she specializes in sculpture, her commissions are diverse, from portraits with the likes of U2, John Lennon and Gareth Chillcott, to an impressive bas-relief panel for the Dorchester Hotel's health club in London.

Competitions won in public work: A metal Relief Sculpture for The Royal Glamorgan Hospital in South Wales and a themed parapet and gate design for North Wiltshire County Council.

Laura has been presented to HRH Princess Royal for her work on 'The Millennium Bridge' project in Melksham, Wiltshire. Her metal fibre optics work can be found in public houses at The Ledger Pub in London and Wilmslow.